Usda Meat Inspection Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $30,540.26 - $36,000.00 Annually
Location : 66 - STONE COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9010-0401-20260709stone
Department: 0401 - AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $30,540.26
Agency Maximum Salary: $36,000.00
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-1 years of experience.
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce's (Department) mission is to support and apply necessary regulations to agricultural-related businesses within the state and to promote Mississippi's products throughout both the state and the rest of the world for the benefit of Mississippi citizens. The Department is dedicated to promoting and heightening the public's awareness of Mississippi's agricultural history, agriculture commodities and the farmers and ranchers who produce them through participation in trade shows, conferences and various other community and agricultural related organizations. Through its various bureaus, the Department seeks to protect the health and economic welfare in conjunction with the agricultural and horticultural interests of Mississippi. These activities include registering pesticides, feeds, seeds, fertilizers, and soil amendments, as well as, permitting all pest control operators throughout the state. The Department conducts inspections of producers, grocery stores, meat establishments, fuel stations and other commercial operations to ensure adherence to applicable regulations including, without limitation, food safety and the certification of weighing and measuring devices used in commerce. To contact the MDAC, please call 601-359-1144.
About the Position: This position is in the Meat Inspection Division of the Department and could require 4 weeks of USDA-FSIS Inspection Methods in person training out of state.The Bureau of Regulatory Services is seeking qualified persons to fill the position of Consumer Protection Specialist I. This is a first level professional position in inspective and enforcement work in statewide commerce, including scales and measuring devices used in trade and commerce, food safety, and fuel quality. Incumbents are responsible for assisting in enforcing state and federal (USDA, EPA and FDA) rules and regulations and following model laws and guidelines. The work consists of sample collecting and testing, assisting in investigating violations, securing information, maintaining reports, preparing, and dealing with emergency management noncompliance issues, and assisting in prosecution and enforcement of regulations.Applicants must be able to meet the following: exert force equivalent to lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; the ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye; the ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening skills; possess the ability to use the sense of smell to recognize and distinguish odors; and the ability to taste to recognize and distinguish flavors. Applicants are regularly required to stand and walk, use hands and fingers; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms; required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or bend. When working in the meat plants, employees must move carcasses and lift and carry pieces of the carcass weighing up to 50 pounds in addition to safely operating a hoist. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license to regularly operate a state vehicle.
What you'll need to be Successful: Successful candidates are a team player, have a good attitude, are ready and willing to learn and grow, understand strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, good data processing skills and excellent organizational skills.
Characteristics of Work
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Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-1 years of experience.
Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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