Meat Inspector
$52,000–$52,000 year
On-sitePedricktown, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Conduct incoming and outgoing product inspections to verify quality, appearance, and condition against USDA requirements and customer specifications. Perform visual, sensory, and physical evaluations, verify temperatures, and inspect packaging, labeling, and lot codes. Monitor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety procedures, and sanitation standards while maintaining accurate temperature records and documentation. Collect microbiological samples, perform yield testing, and investigate quality deviations, defects, and customer complaints. Communicate findings to Production, Procurement, and Sales teams, recommend corrective actions, and support product hold, release, and disposition procedures. Assist with audits, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Work in refrigerated and freezer environments, lifting up to 60 pounds, with overtime and weekend availability.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in meat processing, meat inspection, food manufacturing, Food Safety, or Quality Assurance
- Ability to regularly lift packaged meat products up to 60 pounds
- Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments, including coolers (approximately 34°F) and freezers (approximately 0°F to -4°F)
- Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, face masks, and protective clothing
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Overtime and weekend work may be required
- Manual dexterity required
Desired Qualifications
- post-secondary education in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field
- Knowledge of meat cuts and meat processing operations
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation, food safety, and quality assurance principles
- Familiarity with USDA regulations and meat inspection requirements
- Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GFSI, FSEP, or similar food safety systems
- Experience with product testing, sampling, and quality inspection activities
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collect, evaluate, summarize, and report quality data
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality documentation systems
- Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and strong work ethic
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