Consumer Safety Inspector

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Castle Dale, UT

1d•$22 - $28•Remote

About The Position

The Utah Department of Agriculture is looking for a Meat Inspector to partner with our plant owners and ensure meat products are clean, wholesome and properly labeled. You will gain hands-on experience inspecting meat slaughter and processing establishments.

Requirements

Safe operation of either a State owned or personal vehicle is required to perform State business and an acceptable safe driving record must be maintained.

Responsibilities

Ante-mortem and Post-mortem inspection for livestock.
Inspections of processing plants.
Work in conditions ranging from 100 degrees to freezing temperatures.
Red meat viscera inspection requires palpitation of organs and slicing with extremely sharp knives.
Check color and abnormalities of product that would make it unfit for human consumption.
Driving to different regions to inspect meat establishments.
Perform Sanitation Standards and Operating Procedures, Hazardous Analysis and Consumer Protection tasks.
Perform complex inspections to ensure continuous compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
Evaluates livestock or poultry prior to slaughter for eligibility.
Ensures compliance with humane handling of livestock.
Performs ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of livestock and poultry.
Evaluates and reviews establishment procedures and implementation of written programs.
Prepares and distributes reports and correspondence, conducts and documents meetings.
Performs daily sanitation inspections both pre-operational and operational.
Schedules and performs inspection tasks for verification of compliance.
Documents findings of noncompliance, takes control when warranted.