Meat & Poultry Inspector II

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks a Meat & Poultry Inspector to join the MPID team. The role involves inspecting meat and poultry facilities, ensuring safety, labeling accuracy, and humane handling.

Requires strict adherence to state and federal regulations and the ability to work in varied plant environments. Position includes training, potential sign-on bonus, and a dynamic work setting with early start times; applicants must pass background checks and hold a

Qualifications

• Recruitment Range- $41,655-$65,000.
• Accurate color vision. Will be tested at the time of the interview.
• Critical communication between management, establishment personnel, and inspector requires candidate to be proficient in the English language and to have accurate and effective oral and written communication skills (will be given a writing test at the time of the interview).
• Computer skills to create basic documents, communicate through email, and enter data into State and Federal systems (the writing test will be given on a computer).
• Ability to work independently (without direct supervision).
• Must be able to work in the vicinity of live animals and in direct contact with meat and poultry products derived from cattle, swine, sheep, goats, ratites, chicken and turkeys.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ante mortem and post mortem inspections, verify humane handling, evaluate plant sanitation, review HACCP plans, collect samples, ensure accurate labeling.
• Inspect raw ground and non-ground products and assist in enforcing regulatory compliance.
• Document inspection findings and communicate effectively with plant management; take enforcement actions when necessary.

Skills

English language proficiency

Communication skills

Computer skills

Independent work

Job description

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Meat & Poultry Insp II (S)

Position Number

60012259

Grade

NC10

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

*** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. ***

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

A Sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting. To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.

The Meat and Poultry Inspection Division (MPID) plays a vital role in protecting public health by ensuring that meat and poultry products sold in North Carolina are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled. Our team works closely with approximately 140 establishments across the state, maintaining a program recognized as "at least equal to" the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service.

We are currently seeking candidates to join our team as an Inspector in Charge at one slaughter/processing establishment and one processing establishment located in McDowell County.

What makes this role rewarding

• You'll receive extensive training, including 6 weeks of on the job learning, 6 weeks of classroom instruction, and ongoing training as regulations evolve.
• You'll play a key part in safeguarding the food supply by conducting ante mortem and post mortem inspections, verifying humane handling, evaluating plant sanitation, reviewing HACCP plans, collecting samples, and ensuring accurate labeling.
• You'll gain hands-on experience in a variety of processing activities, including the inspection of raw ground and non-ground products.

What to expect day to day

• Work in a dynamic industrial environment that may involve cold or hot temperatures and high humidity.
• Be physically active - standing, climbing, and using elevated platforms throughout the day.
• Use a web-based system to document inspection findings and communicate effectively with plant management.
• Take enforcement actions when necessary to ensure regulatory compliance, including suspending operations until issues are resolved.

Work schedule and coverage

• Establishments on this assignment may operate as early as 5:00 am and as late as 4:00 pm. Work hours will vary based on each establishment's production schedule.
• Occasional overtime, weekend, or holiday work may be required.
• Relief duties at other establishments should be expected.

If you are motivated by public service, enjoy hands on work, and are eager to develop expertise in food safety and regulation, we encourage you to apply.

As part of the onboarding process, new hires must pass a federal background check and present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license to obtain necessary Federal credentials.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range- $41,655-$65,000

Accurate color vision. Will be tested at the time of the interview.

Critical communication between management, establishment personnel, and inspector requires candidate to be proficient in the English language and to have accurate and effective oral and written communication skills (will be given a writing test at the time of the interview).

Computer skills to create basic documents, communicate through email, and enter data into State and Federal systems (the writing test will be given on a computer).

Ability to work independently (without direct supervision).

Must be able to work in the vicinity of live animals and in direct contact with meat and poultry products derived from cattle, swine, sheep, goats, ratites, chicken and turkeys.

If selected, must successfully complete required training within specified timeframes and have a valid driver's license by date of employment.

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.