Consumer Safety Inspector - $5K Sign-On & PSLF Eligible

USDA-FSIS; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $5,000

Credit for Annual Leave Accrual

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in Tama, IA seeks Consumer Safety Inspector-level staff to support meat, poultry and egg product inspections across plants in the Des Moines District. The role includes conducting sampling, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with federal safety standards.

Applicants must meet extensive federal requirements; positions offer pre-employment physicals, potential bonuses, and opportunities for loan forgiveness and referral incentives.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: knowledge of regulated food commodities and inspection processes.
• Ability to perform sampling, quality control, and sanitation in a food production environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect meat, poultry and egg products to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Perform tests and document findings; communicate reports to internal/external contacts.

Job description

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in Tama, IA seeks Consumer Safety Inspector-level staff to support meat, poultry and egg product inspections across plants in the Des Moines District. The role includes conducting sampling, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with federal safety standards.

Applicants must meet extensive federal requirements; positions offer pre-employment physicals, potential bonuses, and opportunities for loan forgiveness and referral incentives.