Employment

All of our divisions have a variety of employment opportunities that are suited to fit your needs.

How to Apply

We have this Pre-Application to the right if you are interested in learning more but don't want to officially apply quite yet. Otherwise, we will post our job openings on Indeed.com!

If you prefer to complete a paper application , you can print and email that to HR@graininspection.com. You are also able to drop off your paper application at any of our offices. For our office addresses, please visit our Contact Us page. We would love to meet you!

Job Descriptions

To give you an idea of what our service request positions entail, here are the job descriptions.

Grain Sampler/Technician

Job objective or overall purpose statement
To obtain representative samples and maintain sample integrity.

Summary of Position
The Grain Sampler/Technician at NDGI plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of grain samples. The primary responsibilities include traveling to various grain elevators, where the sampler focuses on sealing and documenting railcar lids to keep samples representative and uncontaminated. The position involves working in a team, with the sampler mostly working on railcars, while also keeping detailed records of railcar IDs and seal numbers. Over time, there may be opportunities to advance into a technician role, which involves using testing equipment to further analyze the grain. The job requires flexibility with variable hours and offers significant overtime opportunities with premium pay rates.

Hours are variable and there is not a limit on the amount of overtime that can be made. The hours outside of 7 am and 3 pm, Monday through Friday and all of Saturday, count as 1.5x. Overtime is automatically made regardless of how many hours are worked. All hours worked on Sunday are double time.

List of duties or tasks performed critical to success:

  • Shut railcar lids (generally 115 per shift)
  • Seal railcar lids to maintain sample integrity
  • Maintain accurate work records
  • Can move into technician function over time which would involve running grain through testing equipment

Requirements:

  • Ability to bend/lift over 50 lbs.
  • Be moving through entirety of shift
  • Work 12+ Hour shifts while standing
  • Feel comfortable on top of railcars at 17 feet in the air (with fall protection)
  • Work variable hours and shifts
  • Exposure to various climates
  • No experience required

Agricultural Commodity Technician

Job objective or overall purpose statement
To deliver accurate results in a timely manner for customers.

Summary of Position
The Agricultural Commodity Technician at NDGI ensures accurate and timely testing of grain samples using laboratory equipment and various tests. This role involves running quality tests, maintaining inventory, and keeping the lab environment clean and organized. Technicians must be adaptable to varying hours, including overtime during peak times, and handle additional tasks such as equipment maintenance and inventory management. The position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under deadlines.

List of duties or tasks performed critical to success:

  • Run qualitative tests on grain
  • Maintain inventory of sampling supplies
  • Monitor fleet cleanliness
  • Moving, storing and locating inventory materials
  • Maintaining a clean work environment
  • Daily cleaning and organizing of lab areas
  • Assists in other duties to help in the daily functions of the office
  • taking fleet vehicles in for maintenance, basic equipment maintenance, running errands, purchasing supplies, etc.

Requirements:

  • Ability to life 50 pounds
  • Legible penmanship for recording results
  • Ability to work overtime when needed
  • Current driver’s license and ability to be insured on company auto insurance
  • Pass licensing tests after 30-day period per Federal Grain Inspection Service.
  • Must be detail-focused and have the ability to work under deadlines
  • Must have ability to multi-task while staying organized
  • Must be able to be on your feet for entirety of shift, when needed
  • Basic mechanical skills are a plus
  • Handling/touching of various agricultural products

Truck Lab

Summary of Position

The job involves sampling, grading, and weighing truckloads of grain to ensure compliance with U.S. Grain Standards. Technicians work off-site to collect samples using a mechanical hydraulic probe, perform tests like moisture content and dockage, and record results in a computer system. The role requires physical stamina, flexibility with hours, and accuracy in testing and record-keeping, especially during the busy harvest season.”

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Off-site locations (Work is not in Fargo)
  • Maintain accurate work records
  • Sample Trucks
  • Insure accurate testing and inspection

Requirements:

  • Ability to bend/lift over 50 lbs.
  • Be moving through entirety of shift
  • Work variable hours and shifts
  • Clean driving record
  • No experience required

Shifts/Work Hours:

  • Normal shift ranges from 5 to 7 hours in length with minimal breaks
  • Shift will include up to 1 hour of drive time to and from truck lab
  • During Harvest (August through November) long hours on week days and weekends
    • No time off will be given during Harvest season

Pre-Application

Fill out the information below if you are interested in a position with us. All pre-applications go directly to the hiring manager, who will contact you with further information about the job opening.