Food Inspector Slaughter - Up to 5K recruitment incentive

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Milan (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government agency where you will play a vital role in ensuring food safety and quality. As a Food Inspector, you will work in a dynamic environment, examining food animals and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. This position offers a competitive salary, a generous recruitment incentive, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on public health. Ideal candidates will possess strong physical abilities and regulatory inspection experience, contributing to the agency's mission of promoting food safety and protecting natural resources. If you are passionate about food safety and enjoy working in a hands-on role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Recruitment incentive up to $5K

Federal employment benefits

Direct deposit of federal payments

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions in a hazardous environment.
• Experience in slaughter or processing plants, meat cutting, or quality control.

Responsibilities

• Examine food animals in slaughter plants to ensure product safety.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and compliance with federal laws.

Skills

Physical ability

Manual dexterity

Vision acuity

Regulatory food inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework

One year of specialized experience

Job description

Food Inspector Slaughter - Up to 5K recruitment incentive

Pay $37,696.00 - $60,703.00 / year

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 732784500 $5K Recruitment Incentive Available - click Learn more about this agency below for more info

VACANCY INFORMATION:

• Location: Milan, MO
• Establishment: M320M-Smithfield Fresh Meats Corps, Sullivan County
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Activity: Meat Slaughter
• Species: Hog

Duties

• Work in slaughter plants examining food animals, ensuring products are not contaminated, and maintaining sanitation procedures.
• Guarantee that the product is fit to eat and complies with Federal laws.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance, including a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI).
• At least 18 years old.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification for Selective Service Registration.
• Submit a resume documenting 52 weeks of specialized experience.
• Compliance with E-VERIFY employment eligibility verification system.
• Potential requirement to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306).
• Ability to have direct deposit of federal payments.

Qualifications

The role involves working in a hazardous environment, requiring physical ability and specific skills. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date, including:

• Physical and medical ability to perform essential functions.
• Full range of motion, ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, lift up to 30 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds), and manual dexterity.
• Good vision, including the ability to distinguish shades of color.
• For GS-5: One year of specialized experience or a bachelor's degree with relevant coursework.
• For GS-7: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade, involving regulatory food inspection work.

Experience can include work in slaughter or processing plants, meat cutting, quality control, or supervisory roles in related fields. Volunteer experience is also credited.

About the company

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural development, and food safety. It aims to support agricultural trade, promote food safety, protect natural resources, and foster rural communities.