Meat Inspector

State of Oklahoma

Meat Inspector conducting inspections at Oklahoma meat and poultry plants for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. Identifying hazards, collecting samples, and documenting regulatory compliance.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeOklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting inspections and evaluations of meat and poultry facilities to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Proficient in identifying food safety hazards and maintaining effective communication and relationships within the agricultural industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Agricultural ScienceKnowledge Of USDA RegulationsAbility To Conduct InspectionsMonitoring And Detection Equipment OperationKnowledge Of Food Safety Hazards

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Hard Skills

Inspection ProceduresGrading Agricultural CommoditiesRecord KeepingBasic MathematicsResearch Methodologies

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingMulti-tasking

Tools & Technologies

Monitoring EquipmentDetection Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Food SafetyAgricultural StandardsEnvironmental StandardsAnimal DiseasesPlant Diseases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform inspections at meat and poultry plants in Oklahoma to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations
Quickly identify abnormalities in food animals prior to and after slaughter
Recognize and identify actual and potential food safety hazards in the meat-processing environment
Perform agriculture inspections at meat processing establishments
Complete and submit reports and documents
Collect, package and ship samples
Inspect, sample and investigate facilities or individuals regulated by the Food Safety Division
Operate and maintain monitoring and detection equipment
Travel to multiple locations within Oklahoma on a daily basis, including some overnight travel for out-of-state meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in an agricultural, biological, plant, animal, physical or natural science, food technology, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or completion of a two-year meat science program
Knowledge of procedures for inspecting, evaluating and grading various agricultural commodities
Knowledge of state and USDA regulations governing standards and transport of applicable agricultural products
Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding packaging, labeling and other agricultural-product standards
Knowledge of environmental and sanitation standards
Knowledge of materials and equipment used in the applicable agricultural industry
Knowledge of various types of animal and plant diseases
Knowledge of record keeping and basic mathematics including percentages
Knowledge of English usage
Ability to conduct inspections to determine compliance with established standards, laws and regulations
Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to attend to several matters simultaneously
Ability to operate and maintain monitoring and detection equipment
Ability to apply research methodologies
Valid driver's license required for job-related travel
Willingness/ability to work in extremely hot or cold environments and around sharp tools and equipment
Professional conduct representing the State of Oklahoma
Subject to a twelve-month probationary period

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request