Meat & Poultry Inspector I — Food Safety & HACCP

West Virginia Department of Agriculture; Charleston (WV); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 51.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture invites applications for a Meat and Poultry Inspector I. This role conducts ante-mortem and post-mmortem inspections and oversees limited meat processing at commercial plants from Charleston to Ripley, WV.

You will complete a two-part intensive training and apply inspection laws and pathogen reduction principles. Under supervision, expect extensive plant inspections, documentation review, and adherence to safety standards, sanitation, and quality

Qualificações

• Knowledge of meat and poultry inspection laws, HACCP, SSOP, and slaughter procedures.
• College education in animal/meat science, microbiology, or related field preferred; HS diploma acceptable with experience.
• USDA FSIS plant inspection certification or equivalent training; USDA Linc Pass required.

Responsabilidades

• Apply inspection laws and methods for ante-mortem and postmortem inspections at commercial plants.
• Examine slaughtered animal heads, viscera, and carcasses; tag and refer suspect parts for veterinary review.
• Observe processing lines and byproducts; ensure cleaning and sanitation procedures are followed.
• Verify HACCP plans and records; review processing formulas and labels as needed.
• Conduct sampling for laboratory analysis and ensure pathogen reduction compliance.
• Travel to inspected plants as required; perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Meat and poultry inspection laws

HACCP systems

SSOP procedures

Slaughtering procedures

Animal health knowledge

Carcass and tissue assessment

Manual dexterity with knives

Verbal and written communication

Public Health Information System usage

Dealing with plant managers

Formação

College degree in animal/meat science or microbiology

High school diploma or GED

VoTech slaughter/meat processing training

Descrição da vaga

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture invites applications for a Meat and Poultry Inspector I. This role conducts ante-mortem and post-mmortem inspections and oversees limited meat processing at commercial plants from Charleston to Ripley, WV.

You will complete a two-part intensive training and apply inspection laws and pathogen reduction principles. Under supervision, expect extensive plant inspections, documentation review, and adherence to safety standards, sanitation, and quality