INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR, PRISON INDUSTRIES (MEATCUTTING/PROC)

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave (156 hours first year)

11 paid holidays

Health, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

CALCTRA, in partnership with Mule Creek State Prison, is seeking an Industrial Supervisor for Prison Industries (Meatcutting/Proc). This full-time role oversees the Meat Processing Plant's cleaning, sanitation, packaging and quality control, and supervises incarcerated workers.

You will ensure safety, coordinate inventory and audits, and support staff, with eligibility to work in the United States. The position offers strong benefits and a path to meaningful public service.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a processing environment.
• Experience organizing physical inventories and internal audits.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety in food processing.
• Supervisory and managerial experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning, sanitation, packaging and quality control of the Meat Processing Plant.
• Supervise incarcerated workers and accompanying staff, ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Inventory management

Sanitation practices

Food processing safety

Microsoft Office

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Label printing

Job description

Job Posting:Industrial Supervisor, PI (Meatcutting/Processing) - Mule Creek State Prison

California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority

JC-532754 - Industrial Supervisor, PI (Meatcutting/Processing) - Mule Creek State Prison

INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR, PRISON INDUSTRIES (MEATCUTTING/PROC)

$5,337.00 - $7,019.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/3/2026

We are excited to announce that effective January 1, 2026 the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) has been renamed the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA).

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism, improving prison safety, and enhancing public safety by providing meaningful work and training opportunities to incarcerated individuals.

As a full-time state employee, you’ll receive:

• At least 156 hours of paid leave in your first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family

Start your CAREER with purpose – make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance!

This position is responsible for the overall cleaning, sanitation, packaging, and quality control of the Meat Processing Plant and general safety of all incarcerated individual workers and accompanying staff members. Employees will have regular and substantial contact with persons incarcerated in California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation institution and/or medical facilities.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. We do not accept STEM-OPT.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Persons appointed to positions in this class must be reasonably able to maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well‑being or that of their fellow employees or that of incarcerated individuals. Assignments during tour of duty may include sole responsibility for the supervision of incarcerated individuals and/or the protection of personal and real property. Persons appointed to the position in this class may be required to wear a personal alarm and carry a whistle while on the worksite.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR, PRISON INDUSTRIES (MEATCUTTING/PROC)

Classification: INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR, PRISON INDUSTRIES (MEATCUTTING/PROC) $5,337.00 - $7,019.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) is a self-supporting state agency that provides productive work opportunities and job skills to incarcerated individuals to reduce recidivism and increase public and prison safety.

The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) operates within California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) facilities. CDCR does not recognize hostages for bargaining purposes. CDCR has a “NO HOSTAGE” policy, and all incarcerated individuals, visitors, non-employees, and employees shall be made aware of this.

Pursuant to the Public Health Orders, masks shall be worn if necessary, in accordance with local county requirements, CDPH requirements, and directives issued by CDCR and CALCTRA. COVID testing may be required under circumstances determined by the department. Both institutional and non-institutional testing protocols are constantly evaluated and will be revised based on most current public health ordinances. CDCR and CALCTRA shall continue to assess conditions and may be required to reinstate, as needed, higher levels of testing and mitigation strategies to limit the spread of COVID-19 within our work locations.

Upon a conditional job offer, the selected candidate will be required to clear live scan, a tuberculous (TB) test, and physical (if applicable).

This position is subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing pursuant to 2 CCR § 599.960.

Employees new to CALCTRA will be required to attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) prior to starting work within an institution or Central Office. NEO is 4-5 days (36 hours) and will be conducted at the Green Valley Training Center in Folsom, CA. New employees traveling 50 miles or more from their home address or headquarters location to attend NEO will receive a travel advance sufficient for meals, incidentals, and travel accommodations for the duration of NEO. Any questions or concerns regarding NEO training can be addressed during the interview process.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience organizing and coordinating physical inventory and internal audits.
• Experience in the proper use and sanitation of food & processing equipment.
• Manufacturing experience of raw material to finished goods.
• Prior meat processing experience.
• Experience writing, tracking, filing and reporting department and unit information.
• Supervisory and managerial experience.
• Computer knowledge and experience: Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), label printing, etc.
• Ability to work in a correctional institution.
• Ability to exercise initiative, good leadership, organizational skills, and good attendance.
• Ability to supervise and instruct incarcerated individuals in food processing, sanitation, and safety practices.
• Ability to maintain sufficient strength, agility and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well‑being to their fellow employees or that of incarcerated individuals.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.calctra.ca.gov/

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[phone]
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California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

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In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.