Meat Inspector

State-of-Oklahoma; Georgia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a full-time Meat Inspector in the Food Safety Division. The role will inspect meat and poultry plants across Oklahoma, collect samples, and prepare reports to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

Travel across Oklahoma is required, with primary counties Marshall and Murray. The position offers a competitive hourly wage up to $25.07, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an agricultural, biological, plant, animal, physical or natural science, food technology, or related field.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or completion of a two-year meat science program.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel across Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections at meat and poultry plants to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
• Identify abnormalities in meat processing environments and recognize potential food safety hazards.
• Complete and submit inspection reports and documents.
• Collect, package and ship samples as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, plant, animal, physical or natural science, food technology, or a closely related field

Two-year meat science program

Job description

Job Posting TitleMeat InspectorAgency040 DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD & FORESTRYSupervisory OrganizationAgriculture, Food & Forestry–Agriculture BuildingJob Posting End DateRefer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationup to $25.07 hourlyJob DescriptionThe Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a full-time Meat Inspector in the Food Safety Division. This position (PIN #04000333) is in state government and will be required to work throughout Oklahoma with primary counties being Marshall and Murray.The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.The hourly pay for this position is up to $25.07 based on education and experience.Basic Purpose/Position Description: This position is responsible for performing inspections at meat and poultry plants in Oklahoma to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.Typical Functions:Quickly identify abnormalities in food animals prior to and after slaughterRecognize and identify actual and potential food safety hazards in the meat-processing environmentPerform agriculture inspections at meat processing establishmentsComplete and submit reports and documentsCollect, package and ship samplesLevel Descriptor: This is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities, which primarily involve inspecting, sampling and investigating facilities or individuals regulated by the Food Safety Division.Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities: Requirements at this level include knowledge of procedures for inspecting, evaluating and grading various agricultural commodities; of state and USDA regulations governing the standards and transport of applicable agricultural products; of federal and state laws regarding packaging, labeling and other standards related to agricultural products; of environmental and sanitation standards; of materials and equipment used in the applicable agricultural industry; of various types of animal and plant diseases; of record keeping; of basic mathematics including percentages; and of English usage.Ability is required to conduct inspections related to agricultural products, services, and facilities to determine compliance with established standards, laws and regulations; to follow complex oral and written instructions; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to attend to several matters simultaneously; to operate and maintain monitoring and detection equipment; and to apply research methodologies.Education and Experience: Requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in an agricultural, biological, plant, animal, physical or natural science, food technology, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or the completion of a two-year meat science program.Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position may require travel to multiple locations within Oklahoma on a daily basis; working conditions may be in extremely hot or cold environments while working in areas that require handling sharp tools and equipment.Additional Information:Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license to fulfill all job-related travel including some overnight travel for out-of-state meetings. Applicant is expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner that represents the State of Oklahoma at all times.This position is subject to a twelve-month probationary period.The Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact