Work Study - Animal Science - Meat Lab Post operation and Processing Assistant

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

76d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists with duties in the Meat Lab and with the Cowboy Branded Meats' program as needed. The role involves assisting the meat laboratory manager with the daily operations of a state-inspected meat processing plant, including slaughter, fabrication, and processing of meat animals. Responsibilities also include cleaning and sanitation of the plant, and supporting the meat laboratory manager with teaching, research, and extension activities. The position emphasizes post-operation duties, carcass fabrication, and processing, requiring a willingness to learn and think while working. Essential skills include hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and the strength to safely and properly process meat, as well as the ability to learn the safe operation of tools and equipment used in meat processing. Physical requirements include lifting 35lbs 50% of the time, lifting 50lbs 30% of the time, and lifting 75lbs or greater 20% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled student at UW.
• Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.
• Hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and strength to safely and properly process meat.
• Ability to learn safe operation of tools and equipment used in meat processing.
• Lift 35lbs 50% of the time, lift 50lbs 30% of the time, lift 75lbs or greater 20% of the time with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Meat processing experience.
• Willingness to learn and think while working.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the meat laboratory manager with daily operations of a state-inspected meat processing plant.
• Slaughter, fabrication and processing of meat animals.
• Cleaning and sanitation of a state-inspected meat processing plant.
• Supporting the meat laboratory manager with any teaching, research and extension activities.
• Post operation duties, carcass fabrication and processing.

Benefits

• Students will gain a number of skills working in this environment applicable to all career types.
• Specifically, many interpersonal soft-skills, including communication, teamwork, and problem solving.
• Students will also gain understanding in how a state-inspected meat processing plant functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed