Meat Harvest and Processing Technician - Lake Charles, United States - McNeese State University

McNeese State University
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Lake Charles, United States

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Position/Application Information:


DEPARTMENT:
Center for Advancement of Meat Production and Processing (CAMPP) / Department of Agriculture.


POSITION INFORMATION:
This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.


POSITION NUMBER:
U99004


SALARY:
$35,000


DEADLINE:
Position is open until filled.

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Unofficial Transcripts


ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.


If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the Chair:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the HR Employment Liaison:


Position Duties/Responsibilities:


  • The Meat Harvest and Processing Technician will work closely with university faculty, students, and the public. The Meat Harvest and Processing Technician is responsible for functions related to red meat slaughter, carcass fabrication, packaging, and sanitation.
  • Job duties include:
  • Manage other workers and student employees
  • Assist faculty and graduate students in meat science projects
  • Perform independently without supervision in the meat harvest or processing capacity
  • Ability to safely operate all equipment in the harvest and processing of meat animals
  • Ability to disassemble, clean and reassemble all equipment as part of the sanitation process
  • Ability to work with high school and college students and instructors
  • Ability to lift heavy objects
  • Ability to withstand for long periods a working environment of 45 degrees F or less
  • Ability to withstand for long periods a working environment of 80 degrees F or greater

Required/Preferred Qualifications:


  • Required:
  • B.S. in Agriculture, Animal Science, Meat Science, or related field
  • Knowledge of HACCP, SSOPs, and current food safety practices
  • One (1) year of experience in red meat slaughter, carcass fabrication, or inspection

General University information:


McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.


The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S.

citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.


Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-"Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees"-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.


Transcripts from Foreign Universities:

Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency.

The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services ( or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
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