Meat Safety & Compliance Inspector

State of Minnesota; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking an entry-level Meat Inspector to support the Dairy and Meat Inspection Division. This role conducts ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections, educates plant operators on HACCP compliance, and assists with regulatory actions across meat and poultry facilities.

Based in various counties, including Lyon, Redwood, Murray and Cottonwood, the position requires travel, a valid driver’s license, and a day shift, Monday–Friday, with relief duties to

Qualifications

• To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
• Must maintain an active/valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, subject to verification and periodic review.
• The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include ante-mortem and post-mortem slaughter inspections at meat and poultry operations, evaluating plant sanitation procedures and practices and verifying the effectiveness of the firms HACCP plan along with the monitoring of their Critical Control Points.
• Animal species slaughtered and processed vary by territory and will be determined by the needs of our clientele.
• Work is conducted at assigned licensed businesses with a focus on educating firm operators regarding existing and new regulations, and when necessary, initiating regulatory actions.
• Flexibility with work schedule to accommodate slaughter operation start time and relief work is essential to the successful candidate.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Meat Science, Animal Science, Biology, Food Science, Microbiology, or related agriculture/science field

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking an entry-level Meat Inspector to support the Dairy and Meat Inspection Division. This role conducts ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections, educates plant operators on HACCP compliance, and assists with regulatory actions across meat and poultry facilities.

Based in various counties, including Lyon, Redwood, Murray and Cottonwood, the position requires travel, a valid driver’s license, and a day shift, Monday–Friday, with relief duties to