Meat Inspector
Date Posted: Apr 13, 2026
Requisition ID: 475824
Location:
Kendallville, IN, US, 46755
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Board of Animal Health:
Creating a healthy, disease-free environment for Indiana's 31 million animals is no small feat. BOAH's team of veterinarians and animal health inspectors travel to all corners of the state to investigate possible outbreaks of disease and advise animal owners about disease prevention.
Role Overview:
A Meat Inspector is responsible for assuring the production of safe, unadulterated, properly labeled meat and poultry products produced in their assigned establishment(s) using sound principles of food public health and food safety. The compliance officer investigates violations of food safety, food defense, and other consumer protection statutory and regulatory requirements; controls unsafe or violative products through detentions, civil seizures, and voluntary recalls; and develops cases through surveillance and investigation activity to ensure that appropriate criminal, administrative, and civil sanctions are carried out.
This role conducts inspections in meat plants in Northeast Indiana.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Perform antemortem and postmortem (AM & PM) slaughter inspections of livestock and poultry in official meat establishments.
Inspect, evaluate, and verify establishments comply with humane handling and non-ambulatory animal regulatory requirements.
Verify meat plants' Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and pathogen reduction programs comply with regulatory requirements.
Inspect slaughtering procedure and verify carcasses comply with HACCP zero tolerance and BSE specified risk material [SRM] requirements.
Properly collect, identify and submit samples for animal disease control programs as prescribed from designated animals presented for slaughter.
Evaluate and verify meat plants' handling procedures, formulations, and production of meat and poultry products comply with the plant's SSOP and HACCP plans.
Conduct reinspection of carcasses, meat products (during processing and in storage), and returned product for proper identification or labeling, evidence of mishandling, contamination or adulteration.
Monitor and evaluate pest control programs.
Evaluate the acceptability of all chemicals and ingredients used in the processing of meat or meat products.
Check products for proper labeling and stamping, review and assist in the submission of label applications to central label approval.
Assist in the training of other inspectors and agency personnel.
Collect, properly identify, and maintain a chain of custody of samples as required.
Record activity and interact with the Public Health Inspection Service (PHIS) system.
Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or employee's home. Employee reports to the agency's office for occasional meetings or events. Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client's or customer's worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations regarding slaughtering, preparing, and curing of meat and meat products.
General knowledge of ante mortem/postmortem inspection techniques and the proper use all issued inspection equipment
Working knowledge of Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Public Health Information System (PHIS) and sanitary dressing procedures for assigned plants.
General knowledge of normal and common variations of behavior, physiology, and anatomy of livestock animals
Ability to conduct inspections in accordance with available guidelines.
Some knowledge and ability to conduct procedures for collecting samples.
Ability to enforce regulations against the producers of adulterated and misbranded products.
Some knowledge of formulas used in meat and meat product preparation.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:
Able to travel as needed.
Successful completion of a state or federal meat inspector training program.?
A degree is not required.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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