Meat & Poultry Inspector - Southeast, MO

Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Parental leave up to 6 weeks

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Inspection Program seeks an experienced environmental health professional to inspect meat and poultry facilities. You will enforce federal and state rules, interact with processors and retailers, and contribute to public safety through robust audit and documentation practices.

Applicants should have 5+ years in relevant fields, willingness for travel, and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat and poultry inspection or related sanitation/public health work.
• Ability to interpret and enforce regulatory acts and state/federal requirements.
• Strong writing and reading comprehension for regulatory documents.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, and related statutes.
• Coordinate inspections in meat/poultry establishments and with owners/managers.
• Occasional overnight travel and training as required.

Skills

Meat and poultry inspection

Environmental public health

Regulatory enforcement

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Location:

Candidates must be domiciled or willing to relocate to one of the following counties: Butler, Carter, Oregon, Ripley, Shannon, Stoddard, Wayne

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Inspection Program (MDA’s MPIP) works closely with meat and poultry processors, livestock producers, and retailers to ensure only safe, wholesome, properly labeled meat and poultry products enter commerce. Through protecting consumer confidence and providing outreach to small businesses, MPIP supports MDA’s mission: to serve, promote, and protect the agricultural producers, processors, and consumers of Missouri’s food, fuel, and fiber products. The candidate for this position will work in meat and poultry processing and/or slaughter establishments with the owners, managers, and employees of these establishments Employees will be required to manage their time wisely in order to complete tasks and meet expectations set by their direct supervisor Odd work hours and schedule flexibility will be required with this position in order to meet inspection needs of assigned establishments Strong work ethics, ability to stand on their feet for long periods of time, computer skills, technical writing, and reading comprehension are qualities this employee must possess Duties will include, but not be limited to, enforcing rules and regulations related to the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, Methods of Humane Slaughter Act, and Missouri Revised Statutes. A background in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and regulatory work will be preferred in this candidate Overnight stays may be expected of this employee Three-week virtual training or in-person, out-of-state training may also be required of this employee. Additional training will also be provided for this employee as the opportunity or need arises Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Must possess a valid Missouri Driver’s License Five (5) or more years of professional or technical experience with environmental public health work in one or more of the areas listed below. Experience can come from a combination of direct work experience and completion of a relevant bachelor’s degree program Qualifying Experience Areas: (1) meat and poultry inspection (2) food sanitation and protection (3) milk sanitation (4) sewage disposal (5) solid waste disposal (6) lodging sanitation (7) institutional or child care facility sanitation (8) community environmental sanitation (9) water supply (10) general vector control (11) occupational health (12) consumer product safety (13) fire safety (14) hazardous substance risk assessment (15) recreational waters (16) building related illnesses (17) poultry and/or livestock production (18) agriculture education (19) regulatory enforcement (21) or related field. Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. 3 weeks paid vacation AND 3 weeks paid sick leave 13 paid holidays per year Insurance: health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance Retirement: including an employer match on savings plan Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave for birth or adoption And several additional resources including the SELF program (formerly EAP), discount websites, and healthy living incentives! The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here. [e-mail]

• (1) meat and poultry inspection
• (2) food sanitation and protection
• (3) milk sanitation
• (4) sewage disposal
• (5) solid waste disposal
• (6) lodging sanitation
• (7) institutional or child care facility sanitation
• (8) community environmental sanitation
• (9) water supply
• (10) general vector control
• (11) occupational health
• (12) consumer product safety
• (13) fire safety
• (14) hazardous substance risk assessment
• (15) recreational waters
• (16) building related illnesses
• (17) poultry and/or livestock production
• (18) agriculture education
• (19) regulatory enforcement (21) or related field

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