AGRICULTURE ANIMAL INDUSTRY - MEAT INSPECTOR 1 (Part - Time)

Agriculture, Department of • Winder, GA

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About The Position

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is hiring a part-time Meat Inspector 1 assigned to Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Columbia, Elbert, Franklin, Glascock, Hancock, Hart, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, McDuffie, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, and Wilkes counties. Applicants must live in an assigned county or nearby, or be willing to relocate. The position requires a personal vehicle or other transportation. Inspectors may work in adjoining areas as program needs dictate; travel outside the assigned area is expected to be less than 25% of total travel.

Under direct supervision, the employee learns to inspect red meat, red meat products, and meat processing facilities for compliance with legal standards, including ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections. The position also provides general support services to the Meat Inspection Division. The selected candidate must complete USDA Inspection Methods training at the first available opportunity after hire.

This is a temporary, hourly position scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and limited to 29 hours per week. It is not eligible for benefits. Compensation is $15.00 per hour. The role is assigned to the day shift.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum qualifications: a vocational or technical degree in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, pest control, entomology, or a closely related field; or a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in the area of assignment; or two years of college including 12 semester or 20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences and one year of directly related experience; or two years of experience at a lower level (RCT090) or equivalent position.
• Must complete USDA Inspection Methods training at the first available opportunity after hire.
• Must reside in an assigned county or surrounding area, or be willing to relocate.
• Must have a personal vehicle or transportation.
• Final hiring is contingent on satisfactory employment verification, background and criminal-record investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

Nice To Haves

• State or Federal Meat Inspection or Food Inspection experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Animal Science, Environmental Science, Biology, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Learn to inspect red meat, red meat products, and meat processing facilities for compliance with legal standards.
• Conduct ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections.
• Provide general support services to the Meat Inspection Division.
• Work in adjoining areas as program requirements dictate and travel outside the assigned area as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED