Food Safety Inspector – Field & Lab

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Creditable service for annual leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Accelerated Promotion Program

Referral bonus awards

Job summary

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service in Saint James, MN is seeking a Consumer Safety Inspector to assess meat, poultry, fish and other ingestible items for compliance with safety standards. You will collect samples, perform inspections, and report findings while adhering to strict safety protocols.

The role requires meeting specialized experience standards and completing a pre-employment physical. A rewarding federal career with potential for advancement and bonuses is offered.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience involving knowledge of properties and characteristics of regulated food commodities for human consumption.
• Experience in sampling, quality control and sanitation in a food production environment.
• Pre-employment physical is required.
• Experience may be gained in roles such as consumer safety inspector, food inspector or quality inspection specialist.

Responsibilities

• Duties performed in a hazardous working environment; may require independent duties at higher grades.
• Apply proper techniques for collecting samples and performing field tests and examinations.
• Develop written reports and communicate findings to internal or external contacts.

Job description

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service in Saint James, MN is seeking a Consumer Safety Inspector to assess meat, poultry, fish and other ingestible items for compliance with safety standards. You will collect samples, perform inspections, and report findings while adhering to strict safety protocols.

The role requires meeting specialized experience standards and completing a pre-employment physical. A rewarding federal career with potential for advancement and bonuses is offered.