The employee also inspects Minnesota grown produce for grade and condition at shipping point locations during the marketing season. Inspection procedures follow prescribed state and federal standards established by regulation. Certificates must be correctly written for each inspection. An inspector must possess or be qualified for a federal collaborator's license with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, attend federal training courses as provided and be able to inspect 82 different commodities for which standards are developed. Performs related work as required.
Technical direction is provided by federal supervisor of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Duties are coordinated with several other produce inspectors in the area. Communicate effectively sufficient to provide direction to others in performing inspections. Possession of and maintain a Federal Collaborators license.