Meat & Poultry Inspector I

The Meat and Poultry Inspection Division enforces State and Federal laws designed to ensure meat and poultry products sold to consumers are wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled. The Division inspects approximately 200 plants statewide for red meat slaughter / processing and poultry processing and operates a program “at least equal to” the USDA, Food Safety Inspection Service. The selected applicant will complete an extensive Meat and Poultry Inspection training program which consists of six weeks of on-the-job training, 6 weeks of classroom training and occasional follow-up training to address changes to policies and regulatory requirements. Position will serve as the Inspector in Charge at four processing establishments in Chowan and Pasquotank counties. Processing activities include inspection of raw ground, raw not ground, heat‑treated not fully cooked‑not shelf stable, and fully cooked‑not shelf stable products. Daily duties include conducting ante‑mortem and post‑mortem inspection of slaughtered livestock; observing the humane handling of said livestock; evaluating plant’s sanitation procedures and practices; verifying the implementation of plant’s Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans; collecting and submitting samples for microbiological analysis; verifying the accuracy of product labels; and other inspection activities as required. Working conditions include a noisy industrial environment; varying environmental conditions within the facility ranging from sub‑freezing to extreme humidity; and standing, climbing, and kneeling on elevated platforms for extended periods of time. The inspections, observations, and findings are generated by, and recorded in, a web‑based information system. If a plant is not meeting regulatory requirements, the inspector must communicate this noncompliance to plant management. Inspector will document the noncompliance and follow enforcement actions up to and including suspending plant operations until regulatory requirements are met. The establishments on this assignment operate as early as 6 : 00 am and as late as 5 : 00 pm. This position must be onsite during operational hours. Occasional holiday, weekend, and overtime work may be required. Relief duties at other establishments should be expected. As part of the onboarding process, new hires must pass a Federal background check and present a REAL ID‑compliant driver’s license or other acceptable forms of identification to obtain necessary Federal credentials.

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