Dairy Product Inspector - Northeast Iowa

The approximately 345 employees of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) are responsible for a wide range of programs that affect the quality of life of every Iowan. Both Iowans living on the farm and those in our towns and cities are impacted almost daily by the work of the Department. The Dairy Products Control Bureau seeks to fill a Dairy Products Inspector in Central Iowa. The area covered will include counties located in Northeast Iowa and the counties you will travel include, Allamakee, Clayton, Winneshiek, Fayette and others decided upon at the time of hire. The official domicile will be in Fayette county or another contiguous county agreed up at the time of hire. The purpose of the position is to assist the Secretary of Agriculture with the enforcement of applicable Iowa Code and to comply with all FDA cooperative agreement requirements. The Dairy Products Inspector inspects facilities, personnel and equipment used in the production, processing, manufacture, and storage of dairy products to ensure compliance with sanitation and related laws regulating the dairy industry.

Duties include:

Inspecting dairy farms, plant manufactures, milk truck, sampler/haulers, dairy product distributors, pasteurizers and single service containers and closures plants, all of which requires squatting, kneeling and bending and advising customers of current State and Federal regulations. Obtain random samples of milk and/or milk products which require carrying coolers weighing up to 50 lb. of products chest high, climbing a ladder to a height of 15 feet, walking up to 1/2 mile and standing for an hour or more. Entering data into computer systems. Preparing technical and scientific reports. Meeting specified deadlines. Adherence to strict safety and housekeeping standards. Equipment testing as needed.

Additional requirements include:

Travel Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Candidate must be able to acquire and maintain FDA credentials. Applicants may attach a cover letter and resume to their application. Application materials can be uploaded in the Attachments Section during the application process.

Benefits:

As an employee of IDALS, you are a State of Iowa employee and are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Paid Time Off:

9 holidays, sick leave, vacation, military leave, and jury duty leave.

Medical Insurance:

High-quality coverage with premiums as low as $210.00 per month for family coverage and $64.00 per month for single coverage.

Dental Insurance:

Free for single coverage and $46.00 per month for family coverage.

Life Insurance:

Basic $20,000 policy at no cost, with additional voluntary supplemental life available at a cost, and long-term disability insurance available at no additional cost.

Exceptional Retirement:

Includes IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System), a fixed income or defined benefit pension plan, and a deferred compensation plan (similar to a 401K) with a state match of up to $75.00 per month. To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage. Join us! Apply today! Join us in our mission to enhance Iowa's agricultural landscape and contribute to the well-being of our communities. If you are passionate about agriculture and have the skills to drive program success, we encourage you to apply. We also strongly encourage you to upload a cover letter and resume in the attachments section of your application. E-Verify and Right to

Work:

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov . Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent), and experience equal to four years of full-time work in a dairy products processing plant as a production supervisor, pasteurization equipment operator, production worker, quality control inspector, or in other work related to the processing or manufacturing of milk or milk products. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in dairy or food science technology or bacteriology equals one year of full-time experience. For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. Travel may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.