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Insect Production Worker
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
📍 Edinburg, Texas💵 $24 – $28 per hour
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Position Details
Agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Department
Department of Agriculture
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Pay
$24 – $28 per hour
Open Date
2026-07-10
Close Date
2026-10-09
About This Position
The Insect Production Worker performs routine, repetitive assignments involved in insect mass production, packaging, storing, sterilization, and delivering of insects, and is also involved in the cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of work areas in support of the insect production program. See Additional Information section for more clarification on cut-offs for applications.
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Pay & Benefits
This position pays $24–$28/hr. Federal hourly positions typically include health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid leave — benefits not always available in private-sector outdoor work.
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