Work Study - Animal Science - Meat Lab Pre-Operation & Processing Assistant

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Assist with duties in the Meat Lab and with the Cowboy Branded Meats' program as needed. This job will primarily emphasize job tasks associated with pre-operation, as well as carcass fabrication and processing.

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.
• Willingness to learn and think while working.
• 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.
• Reliable, responsible and on-time.

Nice To Haves

• Meat processing experience.

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.
• Assist with other daily operations as assigned by supervisor.

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