Consumer Safety Inspector

Job Title: Consumer Safety Inspector

FT / PT Status Full-time
Salary $21.65 - $28.00
Remote Work / In-Office Remote

Recruiter Christa Rowland
Application Deadline 8-12-26

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Job Description

The Utah Department of Agriculture is lookingfor a Meat Inspector to partnership with our plant owners and ensure meatproducts are clean wholesome and properly labeled. You will gain handson experience inspecting meat slaughter and processing establishments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ante-mortem and Post-mortem inspection for livestock.
• Inspections of processing plants.
• Work in conditions ranging from 100 degrees to freezing temperatures.
• Red meat viscera inspection requires palpitation of organs and slicing with extremely sharp knives.
• Check color and abnormalities of product that would make it unfit for human consumption.
• Driving to different regions to inspect meat establishments.
• Perform Sanitation Standards and Operating Procedures Hazardous Analysis and Consumer Protection tasks.

Qualifications

• Safe operation of either a Stateownedor personal vehicle is required to perform State business and anacceptable safe driving record must be maintained.
• Perform complex inspections to ensure continuouscompliance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Evaluates livestock or poultry prior to slaughterfor eligibility.
• Ensures compliance with humane handling oflivestock.
• Performs ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection oflivestock and poultry.
• Evaluates and reviews establishment procedures andimplementation of written programs.
• Prepares and distributes reports andcorrespondence conducts and documents meetings.
• Performs daily sanitation inspections bothpre-operational and operational.
• Schedules and performs inspection tasks forverification of compliance.
• Documents findings of noncompliance takes controlwhen warranted.

About the Role

Location Castle Dale Utah
Background Check Required No
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code B

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information about working for the Department of Agriculture and Food please click here.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

Required Experience:

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