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Job Location: Southwest, MO

Candidates must be domiciled or willing to relocate to one of the following counties: Jasper, Lawrence or Newton.

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 salary indicated represents the current regular pay rate for this position. If the individual selected is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., Years of Service), it will be added to total compensation on their paycheck. A pay differential does not raise base pay.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position Benefits:

- 3 weeks paid vacation AND 3 weeks paid sick leave
- 13 paid holidays per year
- Insurance: health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
- Retirement: including an employer match on savings plan
- Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave for birth or adoption
- And several additional resources including the SELF program (formerly EAP), discount websites, and healthy living incentives!

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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department Agriculture is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

hr@mda.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

Responsibilities

- 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

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