AGRICULTURE ANIMAL INDUSTRY - MEAT INSPECTOR 1 or 2

State of Georgia • Macon, GA • 9h ago

?? Georgia - Macon (https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/71684/other-jobs-matching/location-only)

New

? ? 3 additional locations

Georgia - Pulaski Georgia - Peach (https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/71684/other-jobs-matching/location-only?location_id=113) Georgia - Houston

Regulatory

Agriculture, Georgia Department of

?? ? ? ?

7 hours ago Post Date

Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts

We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership.

· The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.

· The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This position is assigned to the following county:

· MACON

· HOUSTON

· PEACH

· PULASKI

Applicant must reside in this county or the surrounding area, or be willing to relocate.

Under direct supervision, he learns to inspect red meat, products, and meat processing facilities to determine compliance with legal standards. This includes antemortem and post-mortem inspections. This position requires access to a personal vehicle or reliable transportation. Incumbents must work in adjoining areas as program requirements dictate, although travel outside of the assigned area is expected to be less than 15% of total travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Meat Inspector 1 - $43,080.00 High School diploma /GED and one (1) year of experience in the area of assignment; or two (2) years of college, which included 12 semester hours or 20 quarter hours in chemistry or life science.

Meat Inspector 2 -$46,720.00 High School diploma /GED and one (1) year of experience in the area of assignment; or two (2) years of college, which included 12 semester hours or 20 quarter hours in chemistry or life science.

NOTE: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

As a condition of continued employment, the selected candidate must complete and pass all required USDA Inspection Methods training and tests at the first available opportunity after being hired.

Candidates who fail the Inspection Methods exam on their first attempt may be eligible for one (1) additional retest, at the GMIS Director's discretion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

· State or Federal Meat Inspection or Food Inspection experience.

· Completion of a bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university in Animal Science, Environmental Science, Biology, or a closely related field; and

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification results, background, criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

HOW TO APPLY: Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers.

· Via Team Georgia Careers http://team.georgia.gov/careers/

Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to phone/email inquiries regarding application status. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to this office's large volume of submissions, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.

Please get in touch with the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615 if you need accommodation.

* The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified.

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in the area of assignment; or two (2) years of college, which included 12 semester hours or 20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences.

Additional Information

Agency Logo:

Requisition ID: REG04C0

Number of Openings: 1

Advertised Salary: $43,080.00 OR $46,720.00

Shift: Day Job

Posting End Date: Sep 11, 2025

Similar Jobs

Program Operations Manager

Molina Healthcare • Macon, GA • 8h ago

Management & Administrative

Job Description Job Summary The In-Home Assessment Program Manager is part of our innovative Risk Adjustment department to assist our diverse team of data leaders, risk adjustment experts, and developers in the developme...

8h ago

Go to Apply

Desktop Support Technician Level III

Tyto Athene • Warner Robins, GA • 12h ago

IT & Engineering

Description Tyto Athene is searching for a Desktop Support Level III to join our team in Warner Robins, GA. This is a complex, multi-year contract supporting the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Information Technology (I...

12h ago

Go to Apply

Certified Nursing Assistant

PruittHealth • Warner Robins, GA • 17h ago

Hospital & Medical

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority! We're not only committed to your career, we're committed to the health and safety of all our partn...

17h ago

Go to Apply

Electrician II (Macon, GA)

Burns & McDonnell • Macon, GA • 17h ago

Manufacturing & Warehouse

Description Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, conduit, equipment and fixtures. They will work on underground cable and conduit installation, terminating, and equipment installation for all phases of constr...

17h ago

Go to Apply

(Sales) Compliance Analyst

Molina Healthcare • Macon, GA • 1d ago

Sales & Marketing

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Molina Healthcare's Medicare Compliance team supports sales operations for the Molina Medicare product lines. It is a centralized corporate function supporting compliance activities. KNOWLEDGE...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Speech Therapist

PruittHealth • Macon, GA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) THERAPY SERVICES Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority! We're not only committed to your career, we're committed to the health an...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Project Administrative Specialist - FOIA/PA

Tyto Athene • Warner Robins, GA • 1d ago

Management & Administrative

Description Tyto Athene is searching for an onsite Project Administrator Specialist to join our team at Warner Robins AFB in Georgia. This is a complex, multi-year contract to support the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC)...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Provider Contracts Manager

Molina Healthcare • Macon, GA • 1d ago

Legal & Paralegal

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Negotiates National agreements with highly visible providers including integrated delivery systems, hospitals and physician groups that result in high quality, cost effective and marketable pr...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Registered Nurse Supervisor

PruittHealth • Warner Robins, GA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR Different Shifts Available Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority! We're not only committed to your career, we're committed to the healt...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Adjuster, Claims (Remote)

Molina Healthcare • Macon, GA • 2d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Responsible for administering claims payments, maintaining claim records, and providing counsel to claimants regarding coverage amount and benefit interpretation. Monitors and controls backlog...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.