Agriculture Services Laborer. Salem LilyLifestyle

Job Description

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

• Work in a warehouse or processing plant to sort and grade agricultural commodities, assisting customers in moving products.
• Assist with other division or agency activities, including field inspections, sample processing, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and other duties as assigned.
• Provide inspections and issue phytosanitary certificates to support export of Oregon agricultural commodities.

• Be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Hold a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to regularly lift objects 50–60 lbs.
• Knowledge of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to keep accurate written records of inspection activities and fee collections.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people to obtain or provide information.
• Adherence to established protocols, safety standards, and ethical conduct when representing the agency.

• Knowledge of agriculture, horticulture, plant pathology, agronomy, or related experience.
• Experience with inspection, laboratory testing, and/or plant disease identification.

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays, personal business leave, paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. Optional benefits include basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

• Pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine the appropriate salary step based on experience, education, and certifications.
• New state service employees typically receive compensation in the lower to mid‑level of the salary range.

• The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must complete Form I‑9 within three days of hire.
• The Oregon Employment Department is an E‑Verify employer.
• Applicants must provide acceptable documents for employment verification.

For questions or accommodations, email oda.recruitment@ or call 503‑986‑4584.