| Job Title |
Inspector, Agricultural Commodities |
| Job Description |
Inspects Agricultural Commodities, Processing Equipment, And
Facilities To Enforce Compliance With Governmental Regulations:
Inspects Horticultural Products, Such As Fruits, Vegetables, And
Ornamental Plants To Detect Disease Or Infestations Harmful To
Consumers Or Agricultural Economy. Inspects Live Animals And
Processing Establishments To Detect Disease Or Unsanitary
Conditions. Compares Brand With Registry To Identify Owner.
Examines, Weighs, And Measures Commodities Such As Poultry,
Eggs, Mutton, Beef, And Seafood To Certify Wholesomeness, Grade,
And Weight. Examines Viscera To Detect Spots Or Abnormal
Growths. Collects Sample Of Pests Or Suspected Diseased Material
And Routes To Laboratory For Identification And Analysis. Writes
Report Of Findings And Advises Grower Or Processor Of Corrective
Action. May Testify In Legal Proceedings. May Be Required To
Hold U.s. Department Of Agriculture License For Each Product
Inspected. May Be Designated According To Type Of Commodity Or
Animal Inspected.
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