Job Description

Job Title: Consumer Safety Inspector

FT / PT Status – Full-time
Salary – $21.65 - $28.00
Remote Work / In-Office – Remote

Recruiter – Christa Rowland | crowlan@utah.gov | 801-538-4826
Application Deadline – 8-12-26

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

The Utah Department of Agriculture is looking
for a Meat Inspector to partnership with our plant owners and ensure meat
products are clean, wholesome and properly labeled. You will gain hands
on experience inspecting meat slaughter and processing establishments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ante-mortem and Post-mortem
  inspection for livestock.
• Inspections of processing plants.
• Work in conditions ranging from 100 degrees to freezing temperatures.
• Red meat viscera inspection requires palpitation of organs and slicing
  with extremely sharp knives.
• Check color and abnormalities of product that would make it unfit for
  human consumption.
• Driving to different regions to inspect meat establishments.
• Perform Sanitation Standards and Operating Procedures, Hazardous Analysis
  and Consumer Protection tasks.

Qualifications

• Safe operation of either a State
  owned or personal vehicle is required to perform State business and an
  acceptable safe driving record must be maintained.
• Perform complex inspections to ensure continuous
  compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Evaluates livestock or poultry prior to slaughter
  for eligibility.
• Ensures compliance with humane handling of
  livestock.
• Performs ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of
  livestock and poultry.
• Evaluates and reviews establishment procedures and
  implementation of written programs.
• Prepares and distributes reports and
  correspondence, conducts and documents meetings.
• Performs daily sanitation inspections both
  pre-operational and operational.
• Schedules and performs inspection tasks for
  verification of compliance.
• Documents findings of noncompliance, takes control
  when warranted.

About the Role

Location – Castle Dale, Utah
Background Check Required – No
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information about working for the Department of Agriculture and Food please click here.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.