Consumer Safety Inspector – Food Production

About the role

The Consumer Safety Inspector ensures that food and other ingestible products meet federal safety standards. Working primarily at a single plant in the Dallas District, the inspector may be assigned to any shift or location as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Collect samples of regulated food commodities and perform field tests to detect abnormalities.
• Document findings in written reports and communicate results orally to internal and external stakeholders.
• Recommend corrective actions and verify implementation to maintain compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain effective contacts with production personnel, regulators, and other relevant parties.
• Support annual leave accrual through creditable service and participate in loan forgiveness programs.

Required profile

• At least 52 weeks of experience with regulated food commodities (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beverages, pharmaceuticals, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to independently carry out routine sampling, testing, and reporting tasks.
• Experience developing clear, concise written reports and presenting findings.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders.

Required skills

• Sample collection techniques for food products.
• Field testing procedures for detecting product abnormalities.
• Report writing and oral presentation of inspection results.

What we offer

• $5,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Creditable service for annual leave accrual.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Referral bonus awards.