Agricultural Inspector Job Description Template

Job title

Agricultural Inspector

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable agricultural inspector to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will inspect processing plants and facilities, examine crops, animals and products and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect processing plants and facilities
• Examine crops, animals and products
• Collect samples for lab testing
• Grade products for quality
• Check imports for pests and disease
• Write inspection reports
• Enforce regulations and issue findings
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of food safety regulations and inspection procedures
• Integrity and attention to detail
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• USDA FSIS inspector training
• HACCP certification
• Federal Grain Inspection license
• Experience with inspection checklists and tablets

Skills

• Sampling methods
• Pest and disease identification
• Grading standards
• Report writing
• Communication
• Firmness

Work environment and schedule

Inspectors work in processing plants, farms, nurseries, ports, warehouses and offices. Plants can be cold, wet and noisy. Most work full-time; plant inspectors may start very early or work shifts that match production.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.