Meat & Poultry Safety Inspector - $5K Sign-On Bonus

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Public Service Loan ForgivenessProgram

Referral bonus awards

Credit for annual leave accrual

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture in Dallas District seeks a Meat and Poultry Inspector to ensure that establishments produce a safe product by enforcing SSOP/HACCP requirements and taking enforcement action when non-compliance is found.

You will review records, observe operations, conduct health and safety testing, and coordinate with other agencies to prevent adulteration and ensure compliance with federal meat and poultry regulations. Citizenship and training are required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship requirement.
• Selective Service registration for males born after 1959.
• Background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Probationary period of one year.
• Pre-employment medical examination.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulated meat and poultry establishments produce a safe product by inspecting and enforcing regulatory requirements.
• Verify SSOP and HACCP plans meet regulatory requirements and are properly executed.
• Review records and observe plant operations to document non-compliance and initiate enforcement actions.
• Determine when regulatory control actions are necessary and assess corrective/preventive actions for adequacy and trends.
• Interact with plant managers and others to explain regulations and plans, and discuss non-compliance resolutions.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies on animal health and import-related matters.

Job description

U.S. Department of Agriculture in Dallas District seeks a Meat and Poultry Inspector to ensure that establishments produce a safe product by enforcing SSOP/HACCP requirements and taking enforcement action when non-compliance is found.

You will review records, observe operations, conduct health and safety testing, and coordinate with other agencies to prevent adulteration and ensure compliance with federal meat and poultry regulations. Citizenship and training are required.