Meat Inspector
Usda Fsis
Raleigh, North Carolina
03.2024 - Current
- Performed detailed inspections of meat and poultry products to ensure compliance with USDA requirements.
- Conducted laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process and finished products to verify safety and quality standards.
- Monitored the entire production process for meat processing facilities to ensure compliance with established regulations.
- Verified sanitation procedures were followed during the slaughtering, dressing, cutting, wrapping, storage and shipping of meat products.
- Assessed carcasses for visible signs of disease or contamination prior to entering into food chain distribution.
- Identified potential hazards associated with microbial activity in contaminated products.
- Reviewed plant records regarding product weights and labeling accuracy as well as employee health certificates.
- Investigated consumer complaints involving meat products for possible health risks or violations of regulations.
- Inspected shipments of imported meats for contaminants such as salmonella or E. coli bacteria.
- Confirmed that all equipment used in the production process was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Audited facility operations related to HACCP programs and quality assurance systems.
- Documented inspection results including observations, measurements, photographs and other relevant data according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of non-compliance issues identified at inspected sites along with recommended solutions.
- Ensured that all required documents were present before approving shipments for export markets.
- Adhered to department procedures for safety management, meat handling and prevention of cross-contamination.
- Inspected meat carefully to identify abnormal color or other factors suggesting consumption safety concerns.
- Examined food animals before and after slaughter in meat or poultry processing facilities.