Seasonal Peanut Worker

Job Description:

Seasonal Peanut Worker

Description

Job Location: Kennett, MO

***OPEN INTERVIEW HIRING EVENT***

Wednesday, August 12, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kennett Job Center

1100 South By-Pass, Suite 2, Kennett, MO 63857

Applicants can apply online any time (recommended), or on paper at the hiring event. Applicants who arrive later than 12 p.m. may not be guaranteed an interview.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Department of Agriculture, Grain Inspection and Warehousing Division has several positions available forSeasonal Peanut Inspectors in Kennett, Missouri. An employee in this position performs semi-skilled manual work obtaining peanut samples, and performing basic technician and inspection functions. No prior experience is necessary.

Pay

• New employee base rate: $16.00 per hour
• 1.5x overtime pay (hours worked over 40 each week)
• Paid twice per month
• Paid on-the-job training
• Average employee working the whole season earned over $4,500 in 2024

Schedule

• Temporary work from early September to early November
• Facility typically operates 7 am - 7 pm with extended hours and weekends through peak season
• Scheduled days off

Ideal candidates are consistently available for at least 3 full days throughout the week, and at least 1 full weekend day. Other availability will be considered.

• Receives on-the-job training in the peanut sampling & inspection procedures
• Obtains representative samples utilizing specified procedures through operation of machinery and manual devices
• Assists inspectors in analyzing samples to determine factors of quality, condition, size, and/or moisture of peanuts
• Completes handwritten work records in a legible manner
• Completes electronic work records in an efficient, accurate manner
• Performs basic math computations with a calculator
• Maintains a clean work environment, including equipment
• Performs other related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED/equivalent OR completion of tenth grade with some work experience
• Reliable attendance & communication with supervisors
• Reliable transportation to and from the inspection office in Kennett, MO

Special Requirements

• Individuals in this position will be working at a peanut facility and will be in direct contact with peanuts. Individuals with peanut allergies or those living with individuals with peanut allergies should consider the risks of this position.
• Ability to perceive minor distinctions in color and odor
• Ability to frequently lift a minimum of 15 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds to a height of five feet
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (>90% of duties)
• Ability to work at a height of 25 feet while sampling (not required for all)
• Ability to adapt to and work in an environment that may include factors such as noise, foul air, peanut dust, inclement weather, extreme heights and moving machinery.
• Ability to understand and effectively follow instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers and their employees, others in the trade, and the general public.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

This is a temporary non-benefited position.

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@mda.mo.gov

Salary:

$16.00 per Hour