Meat Inspector Trainee: Learn Food Safety

Ohio Department of Agriculture; Kentucky; On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Competitive salary

Job summary

Ohio Department of Agriculture is seeking a Meat Inspector Trainee to join our team in various Ohio counties. You will learn to conduct inspections, enforce sanitation and safety policies, and work under guidance from senior inspectors in a state agency dedicated to protecting meat and poultry products.

Trainees receive hands-on mentoring, participate in ante mortem and postmortem inspections, and contribute to labeling and product compliance efforts within a supportive, public-sector

Qualifications

• No ag background required; training provided by mentors.
• Training and mentoring by higher level meat inspector.
• Learn to inspect registered meat plants, slaughtering plants and processing facilities.
• Perform ante mortem and postmortem inspections per sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Learn labeling requirements and review labeling materials.

Responsibilities

• Learn procedures and assist in conducting inspections of meat plants and facilities.
• Conduct visual examination of live animals prior to slaughter for abnormalities.
• Record results and coordinate with veterinarian for final disposition of unhealthy animals.
• Inspect equipment, facilities and personnel for sanitation and safety compliance.
• Assist in documenting verification results in PHIS system.
• Prepare records and reports related to product condemnations and retentions.
• Attend training courses and refresher seminars.

Skills

Food safety inspection

Attention to detail

Active learning

Written communication

Flexibility

Education

Animal science / agribusiness / food business course

Meat processing experience (3 months)

Biological sciences or chemistry course

Transportation ability

Job description

Ohio Department of Agriculture is seeking a Meat Inspector Trainee to join our team in various Ohio counties. You will learn to conduct inspections, enforce sanitation and safety policies, and work under guidance from senior inspectors in a state agency dedicated to protecting meat and poultry products.

Trainees receive hands-on mentoring, participate in ante mortem and postmortem inspections, and contribute to labeling and product compliance efforts within a supportive, public-sector