**Working Title: Livestock Weigher 1** **Job Class: Livestock Weigher 1** **Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture** + **Job ID** : 87349 + **Location** : Worthington + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Intermittent + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to bidders and to all qualified job seekers. Bidders accepted through 07/16/2025. + **Date Posted** : 07/10/2025 + **Closing Date** : 07/30/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Department of Agriculture / Agriculture-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Dairy and Meat Inspection Division / D&M Livestock Staff + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Rotating schedule as needed with some weekend hours (.20 - .40 FTE) + **Days of Work** : Monday - Sunday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $20.21 - $27.12 / hourly + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 203 - Service/AFSCME + **Work Area** : (Required for AFSCME) + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. This posting is an intermittent position working on average of 20% to 40% time. This position does not have a regular schedule or standard working hours. This position provides service in relief of permanent weighing staff on an as needed basis and must be able to report to work on short notice. This position provides accurate and impartial weighing services to livestock producers and buyers through issuance of Official Certificates of State Weight. This position is located in Worthington, MN at the JBS Swift Plant. This is an ideal position for someone who isn’t looking for a set schedule but who is interested in competitive part-time wages and gaining state work experience. **Minimum Qualifications** **_To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._** + Basic math skills. + Ability to write legible and accurate reports. + Ability to transfer numbers from one form to another. + Ability to effectively deal with the public and the employees of the packing companies. + English skills sufficient to perform the job duties described above, using reading, writing and speaking skills. + Ability to hear oral instructions in a noisy environment. + The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience working with livestock **Additional Requirements** The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components: 1. SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only) 2. Employment Reference Check 3. Driver’s License Check 4. Conflict of Interest Review AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.