"Meat Inspector-Columbia, SC"

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JOB SUMMARY: Implements a standardized inspection program designed to ensure that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, properly packaged and accurately labeled. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES: 40% - Essential - Inspection Management: Conducts processing inspections of simple and moderately complex food manufacturing processes, involving fabrication, comminuting, cooking, and curing meat and poultry products. Performs antemortem and postmortem inspection of animals and animal carcasses. Retains carcasses considered unwholesome pending final disposition by a veterinarian. Conducts preoperative and operational sanitation inspection of one or more meat or poultry processing plants. Collects food samples for laboratory analysis. 25% - Essential - Implementation: Implements the provisions of various State and Federal meat and poultry inspection laws, regulations and cooperative programs. 25% - Essential - Reporting: Performs administrative tasks, including preparation of numerous reports and records associated with Public Health Information System, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point System and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures. 10% - Essential - Relief Inspections: Performs relief inspection duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education - A high school diploma and experience in agricultural programs. Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000. Work Exp 1+ years in animal agriculture, food safety, meat processing.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree Animal agriculture, food safety, meat processing. Work Exp 2+ years work experience in animal agriculture, food safety, meat processing.

RESPONSIBILITIES: JOB KNOWLEDGE: Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees. BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Stand for prolonged period, Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period, Walk or move about, Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc, Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder), Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl), Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself, Recognize or inspect visually, Move, transport, raise or lower, Extends hands or arms in any direction, Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors, Perceive, observe, clarity of vision. Raise 10 lbs, move 50 lbs, must have adequate color vision or correctable color blindness.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to heat or cold, Exposure to dust/fumes, Wet or humid, Noise, Vibration, Mechanical hazards, Chemical hazards, Electrical hazards, Burn hazards, Overnight Travel, Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids), Vibration. Work requires travel by privately-owned vehicle to and between duty stations. Work around livestock.

WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hrs: 40. COMPENSATION INFORMATION: Band: 04 ($ 33,339.00 - $ 38,760.00). Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines. ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL: Essential Level 2 employee. Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call. JOB LOCATION: Columbia, SC. APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 26, 2025.