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About the Role

The Division of Meat Inspection is seeking motivated candidates for a Meat Inspector Trainee, headquartered in Franklin or Madison County. In this role, you will receive training and mentoring to learn procedures and assist in conducting inspections of registered meat plants, private, commercial slaughtering plants, and custom-exempt red meat and/or poultry processing facilities.

Responsibilities

Receives training and mentoring from higher level meat inspector to learn procedures and assist in conducting inspections of registered meat plants, private, commercial slaughtering plants and custom-exempt red meat and/or poultry processing facilities
Learns to perform ante mortem and postmortem inspections of carcasses and enforces state and federal sanitation, humane slaughter, meat processing and food safety policies, procedures and guidelines
Conducts visual examination of live animal and/or poultry prior to slaughter while looking for abnormalities in appearance and behavior such as sick, hurt and/or non-ambulatory
Contacts veterinarian for final disposition of unhealthy animals and records results
Makes determination of age of beef through dentition of cattle 30 months or older for removal of backbone due to concerns of BSE
Performs visual, tactile and/or incisory inspection of head, lymph nodes, viscera, carcass and offal to include liver, heart, brain and tripe to determine whether or not pathological conditions are present, and carcass is in clean and wholesome condition
Inspects all equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure acceptable sanitation levels and prohibiting use of unsanitary, unsafe and/or unapproved equipment and facilities until cleaned and/or corrected to include pest and rodent control, use of pesticides and chemicals, condition and use of potable water supply and waste and sewage systems
Halts production for poor sanitation and/or non-compliance
Assures proper disposition of unfit and condemned products, enforces sanitary dressing procedures and controls carcass branding
Learns labeling requirements and assists in reviewing labeling materials
Reviews proposed labels, product formulations, production procedures, quality control programs, quality control records and laboratory reports for state inspected meat and/or poultry establishments
Checks formulations of all types of meat food products for compliance with federal regulations and periodically monitors inspection procedures for maintaining compliance in production of meat products
Learns sampling procedures and assists higher level inspector with submission of product samples of products for analysis for microbiological adulterants and for consumer protection
Requires meat slaughter plants to conduct microbial testing for generic E.coli to verify adequacy of process controls for prevention of fecal contamination
Learns how to document verification results and navigate in the Public Health Information System (PHIS)
Assists higher level inspector with other meat inspection duties as assigned
Performs re-inspection of meat and/or poultry products and non-meat ingredients for such products intended for further processing or distribution
Inspects critical control points in preparation and handling of meat or poultry products (i.e., monitors formulation, temperature controls, preparation procedures, use of restricted ingredients and sampling) to ensure compliance
Prepares, maintains and monitors required records, reports and formulations concerning product condemnations and retentions
Controls all sanitation discrepancies and corrective actions
Assists in industry quality control programs
Analyzes report deviations, travel and pay reports and submits such through proper channels
Attends training courses (e.g., Incidence Command Systems training courses; Inspection System Procedures including Homeland Security)
Refresher seminars and on-job training activities

Requirements

Must be able to provide own transportation
Must have a valid driver's license from state of residence
A color deficiency test will be administered before the interview. If candidate fails, he/she will not be further considered.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
The recommended candidate for this position will be required to take a drug screen as part of their approval process.
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments.

Skills

Food Safety Inspection

Location

London, Ohio, 43140, United States

Work Type

Permanent
Full Time
40 Hour Week

Experience Level

Trainee

Education Level

1 course in animal science, agribusiness and/or food business management OR 3 months experience in livestock industry/industrial meat and poultry processing
1 course in biological sciences or chemistry (e.g., high school or college)

Salary/Compensations

$23.65

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

About the Company

Agriculture is the heart of it all in Ohio!
The Ohio Department of Agriculture protects all Ohioans by safeguarding plants and animals, conserving our natural resources and supporting farmers.
ODA is cabinet-level agency reporting to Governor DeWine.
Food and agriculture is one of Ohio’s top industries employing one in eight people.
Ohio is home to more than 73,000 farms, with agriculture touching every part of the state.
Not only does Ohio rank number one in Swiss cheese production, but we are top three in the nation’s egg production and fifth in soybean production.
Ohio’s farmers impact those well beyond state lines, feeding families across the nation.
ODA’s beautiful campus is located in Reynoldsburg on 158-acres.
Not only is parking free, but food trucks frequent the campus for coffee and lunch.
You’ll find great coworkers here, who are experts in their field and care about the work they do.
Working for the Ohio Department of Agriculture means strengthening our state with the help of our 19 divisions programs.
Our staff ensures the products you consume every day are safe to eat and drink.
We protect Ohio’s farmland, improve soil health and water quality, all while keeping our plants, crops, and animals free of pests and disease.
We are home to the state’s top food safety laboratory and serve as the hub for a statewide lab safety system.
Our folks protect consumers by ensuring you get what you pay for through weights and measures accuracy standards.
ODA oversees Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs, the showcases of our towns and cities, and protects fair goers by inspecting the amusement rides you love to enjoy!
As a member of team ODA, you will be working with people of the highest caliber, doing great work, and making a difference for all Ohioans.

Equal Opportunity

We Support Diversity and Inclusion
ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated.
The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives.
The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.
If you require an accommodation for the interview process or the position, please notify the assigned recruiter.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.