Agriculture Services Laborer

Salary Range: $3,515 - $4,124

Position Type: Employee

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is recruiting Agriculture Services Laborer positions at the Hermiston Shipping Point District. These roles support the department’s mission to protect Oregon’s agriculture, natural resources, working lands, economies, and communities through assistance, compliance, and market support.

The ODA works with a dynamic team to ensure healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the agency’s core values, and employees work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging across all levels.

• Inspect, sort, and grade commodities in a warehouse or processing plant to assist customers in moving agricultural products.
• Assist with other Agriculture Services Division or agency activities, including field inspections, sample processing, and surveys for exotic insects or pathogens.
• Maintain accurate written records of inspection activities and fee collections.
• Adhere to established protocols, safety standards, and ethical conduct when representing the agency.

• At least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to regularly lift objects 50–60 lbs.

• Knowledge of agriculture, horticulture, plant pathology, agronomy, or related experience.
• Experience with inspection, laboratory testing, and/or plant disease identification.
• Knowledge of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to obtain or provide information.
• Adherence to established protocols, safety standards, and ethical conduct.

• Competitive and affordable health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Paid holidays, personal business leave, vacation leave, and sick leave.
• Optional benefits such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

Per the Pay Equity Law, a pay equity analysis will determine the appropriate salary step within the specified range based on the applicant’s experience, education, training, and certifications.