Inspector - State Egg Board (Eastern Indiana)
RemoteIndiana, United States
Job Summary
Conduct regulatory inspections across 22 counties in eastern Indiana to ensure compliance with federal and state laws governing egg production, distribution, and labeling. Verify packaging labels, quality standards, and environmental controls for shell eggs. Perform FDA Egg Safety Rule inspections by reviewing prevention plans and supporting records, prepare comprehensive reports for FDA submission, and execute USDA COOL audits at retail locations. Conduct surveillance inspections of USDA registered egg production facilities and hatcheries to evaluate quality and confirm environmental controls. Submit findings to appropriate agencies and communicate results with retail management. Maintain professional relationships with industry stakeholders and regulatory partners.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 6 months of food retail industry or food production/processing
- In lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered (Associate's degree + 2.5 years of experience; HS/GED + 4.5 years of experience)
- Ability to pass an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) background screening and obtain/maintain FDA credentials and commission
- Have or be able to obtain certifications or accreditation within the first year of employment
- Obtain accreditation from FDA to complete inspections under 21CFR 118 Egg Safey Rule
- Obtain Shell Egg Grader and Surveillance certification through the USDA/AMS Poultry Program, under the Egg Quality Inspection Act
- Obtain certification to conduct COOL audits per USDA/AMS (Agricultural Marketing Service) COOL program
- Basic computer operation, organizational, time management, and communication/conflict resolution skills are essential
- Ability to establish own work schedule and be self-motivated to complete a level of work expected of the position
- Ability to conduct an inspection in a professional manner and record and submit findings to the appropriate agency
- Ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations pertaining to the inspection being conducted
- Ability to deal with potential conflict
- Ability to pass an annual respiratory physical and fitness test
- A good understanding of the retail food industry, including the production and distribution of shell eggs
- Valid U.S. or Canadian drivers license
- Travel
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