Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: May 14, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s): 565J-YN_CS_NPS - Farmer 2
Business Title: Farmer 2
Employee Type: Classified
Position Details: Summary of Duties:
The Farmer 2 ensures smooth operation of cheese making processes at the Creamery. Routine responsibilities include making cheese and all the jobs associated with that process from receiving milk into the cheese vat, to getting the cheese into its final package. This position may also help with the manufacture of ice cream. Conscientiously completing the required documentation of all steps of the process, and safely preparing the equipment for the next day's operation are also critical parts of the job. This position is also utilized to train student employees in these same tasks.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $2,961 to $3,910 | Range 33 Steps A - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Two years of experience in farm work or maintaining livestock; OR equivalent education/experience.
Experience in food manufacturing work; OR equivalent education/experience.
Must have or be able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire, a Washington State Food Handler's permit
Must have or be able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire, First Aid certification.
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed. This position often works into the evening and occasional Saturdays.
Experience with office software, such as databases, spreadsheets, word processing.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type: Full time
Position Term: 12 Month
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