Meat Inspector Trainee Midlands

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% - 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. 10% - Relief Inspections: Performs relief inspection duties. 25% - 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. 25% - Implementation: Implements the provisions of various State and Federal meat and poultry inspection laws regulations and cooperative programs.

JOB CODE:

LA70

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the departments budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Perceive observe clarity of vision: % Extends hands or arms in any direction: % Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: % Move transport raise or lower 50 lbs or more: % Recognize or inspect visually: % Communicate converse give direction express oneself: % Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop kneel crawl): % Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs ladder): % Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery equipment etc.: % Walk or move about: % Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: % Stand for Prolonged Period: %

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood bodily fluids): % Overnight travel: % Burn hazards: % Electrical hazards: % Chemical hazards: % Mechanical hazards: % Vibration: % Noise: % Wet and/or humid: % Exposure to dust/fumes: % Exposure to heat or cold: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

38000 - 41000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to a candidates previous experience knowledge skills and performance in accordance with Clemsons compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Essential Support - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations this position is necessary 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:

October 1 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered applicants must meet the minimum qualifications have been discharged under honorable conditions and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.