Meat & Poultry Inspector - Southwest, MO - Springfield

State-of-Missour; Springfield (MO); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

13 paid holidays per year

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Parental leave

SELF program access

Descripción de la vacante

The Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Inspection Program seeks qualified inspectors to work with processors, producers, and retailers to ensure safe, properly labeled products. You may inspect slaughter facilities and meet inspection needs across counties in southwest Missouri.

Candidates should have strong writing skills, reliability, and the ability to work extended hours or overnight when required. A valid Missouri driver’s license is mandatory.

Formación

• Must possess a valid Missouri Driver’s License.
• Five (5) or more years of professional or technical experience in environmental public health work.
• Experience in meat and poultry inspection, food sanitation, milk sanitation, and related regulatory areas preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Enforce rules and regulations related to Federal Meat Inspection Act and related statutes.
• Work in meat and poultry processing and/or slaughter establishments with owners, managers and employees.
• Possibly overnight stays and training sessions as required.
• Maintain time management to meet supervisor expectations and inspection needs.

Conocimientos

Computer skills

Technical writing

Reading comprehension

Strong work ethics

Educación

Relevant bachelor’s degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Location

Southwest, MO

Candidates must be domiciled or willing to relocate to one of the following counties: Christian, Greene and Webster.

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 salary indicated represents the current regular pay rate for this position. If the individual selected is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., Years of Service), it will be added to total compensation on their paycheck. A pay differential does not raise base pay.

• 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 in environmental public health work in one or more of the areas of special qualifying experience listed below.Experience can come from the completion of a relevant bachelor’s degree program and direct work experience.

(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.

Benefits

• 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.

Notice to Applicants

The Missouri Department Agriculture is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

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