Salary Breakdown
Agricultural Inspectors
Average
$50,420
ANNUAL
$24.24
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,120
ANNUAL
$14.00
HOURLY
Mid Level
$38,240
ANNUAL
$18.39
HOURLY
Expert Level
$100,580
ANNUAL
$48.36
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Agricultural Inspectors
Current Available & Projected Jobs
Agricultural Inspectors
Top Expected Tasks
Agricultural Inspectors
01
Inspect food products and processing procedures to determine whether products are safe to eat.
02
Interpret and enforce government acts and regulations and explain required standards to agricultural workers.
03
Inspect agricultural commodities or related operations, as well as fish or logging operations, for compliance with laws and regulations governing health, quality, and safety.
04
Label and seal graded products and issue official grading certificates.
05
Monitor the operations and sanitary conditions of slaughtering or meat processing plants.
06
Take emergency actions, such as closing production facilities, if product safety is compromised.
07
Verify that transportation and handling procedures meet regulatory requirements.
08
Inspect the cleanliness and practices of establishment employees.
09
Examine, weigh, and measure commodities, such as poultry, eggs, meat, or seafood to certify qualities, grades, and weights.
10
Inspect or test horticultural products or livestock to detect harmful diseases, chemical residues, or infestations and to determine the quality of products or animals.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Agricultural Inspectors
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
Job Opportunities
Agricultural Inspectors
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BAR-B Produce Farm Apprentice
BAR-B Produce Maricopa, AZ 85139Posted about 7 hoursThe BAR-B Produce and the University of Arizona offer an on-farm apprenticeship for individuals interested in exploring a career in agriculture. The successful applicant will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of farm operations, including:
Preseason planning
Tractor operation
Greenhouse management
Field preparation
Planting
Weed and pest control
HarvestingWe are seeking a motivated individual seriously considering a future in agriculture. Apprenticeship hours are flexible but may not exceed 20 hours per week. The maximum stipend available for the program is $10,000.
Seniority LevelEntry (student)
Field of InterestBiological/Physical Sciences & Agriculture
Employment TypeApprenticeship
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