Meat & Poultry Inspector - Circuit 2-2 (Grundy Co)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is hiring a Meat and Poultry Inspector for Circuit 2-2 (Grundy County) in a regional capacity. The inspector works in state and federal plants to ensure that meat and poultry products produced for human consumption are safe and wholesome. Applicants must live in Grundy, LaSalle or Kendall County and report to the headquarters in Springfield as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Perform processing inspections in state and/or federal plants on fresh, smoked, cured or cooked meat and poultry products.
• Conduct antemortem and postmortem inspections of animals and poultry.
• Inspect processing procedures daily for proper product formulation and labeling.
• Submit product samples for laboratory analysis to check compliance with laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the above.

Required profile

• High school level education, preferably with courses in algebra, biology or chemistry.
• Completion of an agency-approved meat and poultry inspection training program.
• Ability to pass a preemployment physical and complete a name-based background screening.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel; ability to work evenings and weekends for overtime.
• Tolerance of unpleasant odors in slaughterhouses, extreme cold in lockers and heat in processing areas, and exposure to dangerous machinery.
• Ability to write clear inspection reports and records.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with antemortem and postmortem inspections and identifying disease in carcasses.
• Knowledge of inspection laws, rules and regulations, and of additives and preservatives.
• Basic computer skills and experience with agency software and databases.

What we offer

• Starting salary of $5,557 per month, range $5,557-$7,626.
• Monday to Friday schedule, with flexible schedules in some program areas.
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan, and 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
• 12 paid sick days, 10-25 paid vacation days and 13-14 paid holidays.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application portal; paper applications are not accepted. The position is salaried, full time, and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for paraprofessional investigatory and law enforcement employees.