Shipping Point Inspector

Initial Posting Date: 01/26/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/01/2026

Agency: Department of Agriculture

Salary Range: $3,429 - $4,622

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Shipping Point Inspector 1

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is currently recruiting for a Shipping Point Inspector 1 position within the Agriculture Services Division . This position supports the department’s mission to safeguard Oregon's agriculture, natural resources, working lands, economies, and communities through assistance , compliance, and market support.

At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more about what we do here.

As a Shipping Point Inspector 1, you will be part of the Agriculture Services Division, a group of programs that work together statewide to assist Oregon’s agriculture producers to successfully sell and ship products worldwide. The Shipping Point Inspection (SPI) Program provides a variety of services for the inspection, verification, and certification of Oregon commodities prior to their shipment into U.S. and world commerce channels.

These include impartial third‑party inspection of product to determine grades of fruits, nuts, and vegetables and implementation of alternative inspection programs where ODA staff collaborate with customers to provide inspections. SPI program staff provide inspections and issue phytosanitary certificates to support export of Oregon agriculture commodities. In this position, you will provide shipping point inspections, phytosanitary inspections, official sampling and witnessing, and other services to assist customers in moving agricultural products.

As needed, this position may also conduct other Agriculture Services Division or agency activities, including field inspections, sample processing, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and other duties as assigned. This position is located in the Hermiston Shipping Point District based out of Milton‑Freewater, OR.

The Shipping Point Inspector 1 is a seasonal part‑time position, located in Milton‑Freewater, Oregon.

This position will receive a 2.5% Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA), which is not reflected in the salary listed in this posting. The increase will be effective February 1, 2026, and will be reflected in paychecks beginning March 1, 2026.

To qualify for the Position, you need:

• One season of experience as a shipping point inspector aide.
• OR one year of experience in a commercial fruit or vegetable growing, grading, or marketing enterprise.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• A life within 30 miles of Milton‑Freewater, OR.
• Ability to regularly lift objects 50–60 lbs.

• General knowledge of Oregon agriculture and inspection processes.
• Basic 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.

• Recruitment Closes:
  March 1, 2026
• 1st Round of Interviews:
  Week of March 9, 2026
• 2nd Round of Interviews: TBD
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  March 23, 2026

* These dates are approximate and may change.
* ** We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the requested skills. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you…