Student Crew Member - AnRS Meat Lab

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

1d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Student employees gain valuable hands-on experience in meat processing, food safety, and product development while supporting teaching, research, and retail functions at the Clark Meat Science Center. This position offers practical skills for students pursuing careers in meat science, animal production, food safety, or related industries. Training will be provided for all lab processes and safety practices.

Requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependability, punctuality, and willingness to work in a team-oriented production environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with meat processing, fabrication, or food handling.
• Knowledge of safe handling practices, sanitation, and basic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre and post-operational duties including, but not limited to: Plant opening/closing procedures, Sanitation, slaughter and processing floor preparation, Equipment maintenance and operation, Cooler and freezer temperature monitoring, Written documentation of aforementioned duties
• Assist with fabrication and further processing of whole carcasses, primals, and sub-primals into retail-ready and value-added meat products
• Retail store operations including, but not limited to: Product sale record keeping, Assisting customers with product purchases, Retail store opening/closing procedures

What This Job Offers

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