Meat Inspector

State of Oklahoma; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a full-time Meat Inspector in the Food Safety Division. The role covers inspecting meat and poultry plants across Oklahoma, with primary travel in Marshall and Murray counties. The position offers state government benefits and requires travel and adherence to safety standards.

The hourly rate is up to $25.07, with pay based on education and experience, and a twelve-month probationary period applies. A valid driver’s license for travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural, biological, plant, animal, physical or natural science, food technology, or a closely related field.
• Experience requirements are described as an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect meat and poultry plants to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
• Identify abnormalities in food animals prior to or after slaughter.
• Identify and address potential food safety hazards in meat-processing environments.
• Complete and submit inspection reports and related documents.
• Collect, package and ship samples as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, biology, food technology or closely related field

Job description

Job Posting Title

Meat Inspector

Agency

040 DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD & FORESTRY

Supervisory Organization

Agriculture, Food & Forestry–Agriculture Building

Job Posting End Date

Refer 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.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

up to $25.07 hourly

Job Description

The 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 slaughter
• Recognize and identify actual and potential food safety hazards in the meat-processing environment
• Perform agriculture inspections at meat processing establishments
• Complete and submit reports and documents
• Collect, package and ship samples

Level 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 Employment

The 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.