Meat Lab Lead

Meat Lab Lead (Instructional Support Technician III)

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary hiring range is $5,044 - $5,248 per month (Steps 1 – 3), commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $5,044 - $7,348 per month.

• This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Farm Operations Manager, this individual will conduct and oversee all phases of day-to-day operations relevant to a complete USDA-FSIS inspected slaughter and processing facility. Duties include providing support in all educational and commercial activities, animal evaluations, kill floor duties and carcass handling, meat processing and packaging, inventory and purchasing tracking, lead work oversight of student employees, meat related research, and USDA-FSIS regulatory compliance with food safety and HACCP.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures and practices relating to the slaughter and processing of meat products.
• Ability to train, plan, direct and monitor the work of others.
• Physically able to move, manipulate and cut large carcasses.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to three years of experience in managing, supervising, or leading a multi-species slaughter, carcass fabrication and further processing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience in administering HACCP training.
• Experienced in working in a USDA-FSIS inspected facility.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Animal Science, Food Science or processing related fields.