Meat & Poultry Inspector - West Central, MO

Job Location: Candidates must be domiciled or willing to relocate to one of the following counties: Pettis, Saline, Cooper

Why You’ll Love This Position

The Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Inspection Program (MDA’s MPIP) works closely with meat and poultry processors, livestock producers, and retailers to ensure only safe, wholesome, properly labeled meat and poultry products enter commerce. Through protecting consumer confidence and providing outreach to small businesses, MPIP supports MDA’s mission: to serve, promote, and protect the agricultural producers, processors, and consumers of Missouri’s food, fuel, and fiber products.

• The candidate for this position will work in meat and poultry processing and/or slaughter establishments with the owners, managers, and employees of these establishments
• Employees will be required to manage their time wisely in order to complete tasks and meet expectations set by their direct supervisor
• Odd work hours and schedule flexibility will be required with this position in order to meet inspection needs of assigned establishments
• Strong work ethics, ability to stand on their feet for long periods of time, computer skills, technical writing, and reading comprehension are qualities this employee must possess
• Duties will include, but not be limited to, enforcing rules and regulations related to the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, Methods of Humane Slaughter Act, and Missouri Revised Statutes. A background in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and regulatory work will be preferred in this candidate
• Overnight stays may be expected of this employee
• Three-week virtual training or in-person, out-of-state training may also be required of this employee. Additional training will also be provided for this employee as the opportunity or need arises
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Missouri Driver’s License
• Five (5) or more years of professional or technical experience with environmental public health work in one or more of the areas listed below. Experience can come from a combination of direct work experience and completion of a relevant bachelor’s degree program
  
  

Qualifying Experience Areas: (1) food sanitation and protection (2) milk sanitation (3) meat and poultry inspection (4) sewage disposal (5) solid waste disposal (6) lodging sanitation (7) institutional or child care facility sanitation (8) community environmental sanitation (9) water supply (10) general vector control (11) occupational health (12) consumer product safety (13) fire safety (14) hazardous substance risk assessment (15) recreational waters and (16) building related illnesses (17) or a closely related field.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $75/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption
  
  

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

hr@mda.mo.gov