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McNeese State University

Charles, LA | Full Time

$48k-67k (estimate)

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McNeese State University is Hiring a Meat Harvest and Processing Technician Near Charles, LA

Position/Application Information

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants to apply for the position of Meat Harvest and Processing Technician.

DEPARTMENT: Center for Advancement of Meat Production and Processing (CAMPP) / Department of Agriculture.

POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.

POSITION NUMBER: U99004

SALARY: $35,000

DEADLINE: Position is open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

Cover Letter
Resume
Three References (include: name, phone number, and e-mail address)
Unofficial Transcripts

Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the “APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the Chair:

Dusty Zaunbrecher, CAMPP Manager at dzaunbrecher@mcneese.edu or (337) 588-5008.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the HR Employment Liaison:

Kim Dronett at kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413; TDD: 337-562-4227.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

The Meat Harvest and Processing Technician will work closely with university faculty, students, and the public. The Meat Harvest and Processing Technician is responsible for functions related to red meat slaughter, carcass fabrication, packaging, and sanitation.

Job duties include:

Manage other workers and student employees
Assist faculty and graduate students in meat science projects
Perform independently without supervision in the meat harvest or processing capacity
Ability to safely operate all equipment in the harvest and processing of meat animals
Ability to disassemble, clean and reassemble all equipment as part of the sanitation process
Ability to work with high school and college students and instructors
Ability to lift heavy objects
Ability to withstand for long periods a working environment of 45 degrees F or less
Ability to withstand for long periods a working environment of 80 degrees F or greater

Required/Preferred Qualifications

Required:

B.S. in Agriculture, Animal Science, Meat Science, or related field
Knowledge of HACCP, SSOPs, and current food safety practices
One (1) year of experience in red meat slaughter, carcass fabrication, or inspection

General University information

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227;or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services ( or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

SALARY

$48k-67k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/11/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/17/2024

WEBSITE

mcneese.edu

HEADQUARTERS

LAKE CHARLES, LA

SIZE

25 - 50

FOUNDED

1939

CEO

PHILIP WILLIAMS

REVENUE

<$5M

INDUSTRY

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About McNeese State University

Located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, McNeese is the university of choice for almost 9,000 students. We invite you to make plans to visit our campus soon to discover for yourself what McNeese has to offer. Contact 337-475-5504 to schedule your campus tour today!