Stephen F. Austin State University

#Description • Inspects shell hatcheries and processing plants to determine compliance with USDA standards, Egg Product Inspection Act Regulations, and state law by checking for proper sanitation, presence of disease, proper storage temperature, products purchased, disposition of products, and proper product labeling. • Collects random samples of eggs for inspections and candling to ensure minimum standards are met. • Inspects retail food stores, restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, distributors, and other egg product users by visiting establishments, selecting random samples of eggs for inspection and candling, verifying packer and distributor permit information, checking storage temperature, reviewing invoices for correct terminology, and checking cartons for code dates, and packer origin to ensure compliance with the Arkansas Egg Marketing Act. • Acts as a temporary replacement grader at poultry processing plants by examining products from each processing line for compliance with regulations and contract specifications. Monitors plant and processing operations to ensure that facilities and equipment are sanitary and prepares a variety of reports and records related to plant operations and products. • Acts as temporary replacement grader at shell egg processing plants by inspecting each shift for sanitation and checking and recording temperature and chlorine levels of egg wash. Records temperature and relative humidity of coolers and shipping area. Observes machinery for proper dating and labeling. Examines individual eggs for weight, grade, and quality. Notifies plant management of samples out of compliance. • Trains company employees in proper egg and poultry grading and issues official certificates for various contracts. • Reviews contract abstracts and specification requirements and determines that grade, size, and weight conform to specifications. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Frequent overnight travel is required. Exposure to chemicals, varying temperatures, noise, and unpleasant odors is required.