Meat Inspector

PIN #04000772 | Full time | Regular

About the role

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a full-time Meat Inspector in the Food Safety Division. This position will work throughout Oklahoma with primary counties being Oklahoma, Grady, Canadian, and Cleveland.

Compensation

Up to $25.07 hourly, based on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections at meat and poultry plants in Oklahoma to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Quickly identify abnormalities in food animals prior to and after slaughter.
• Recognize and identify actual and potential food safety hazards in the meat-processing environment.
• Perform agriculture inspections at meat processing establishments.
• Complete and submit reports and documents.
• Collect, package, and ship samples.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural, biological, plant, animal, physical or natural science, food technology, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or the completion of a two-year meat science program.
• Knowledge of procedures for inspecting, evaluating, and grading various agricultural commodities.
• Knowledge of state and USDA regulations governing the standards and transport of applicable agricultural products.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding packaging, labeling, and other standards related to agricultural products.
• Knowledge of environmental and sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of materials and equipment used in the applicable agricultural industry.
• Knowledge of various types of animal and plant diseases.
• Knowledge of record keeping, basic mathematics including percentages, and English usage.
• Ability to conduct inspections related to agricultural products, services, and facilities to determine compliance with established standards, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to attend to several matters simultaneously.
• Ability to operate and maintain monitoring and detection equipment.
• Ability to apply research methodologies.
• Valid driver’s license to fulfill all job-related travel, including some overnight travel for out-of-state meetings.

Benefits

The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Package, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Travel to multiple locations within Oklahoma on a daily basis.
• Work in extremely hot or cold environments.
• Handle sharp tools and equipment.

Additional Information

• This position is subject to a twelve-month probationary period.
• Some positions in this job family are designated as safety-sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
• Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
• Applicants must conduct themselves in a professional manner that represents the State of Oklahoma at all times.