Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 55098 
Opening Date: 04/17/2026
Closing Date: 04/30/2026
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title:  MEAT & POULTRY INSP TRAINEE - 26075 
Skill Option:  None  
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $4373 a month; Full Range $4373 - $5703 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time  
County: Macoupin; Greene; Jersey; Madison; Montgomery; Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC029 Paraprofessional Investigatory & Law Enforcement Employees, Meat and Poultry Inspectors, and Meat and Poultry Inspector Trainees, IFPE. The RC-033 bargaining unit merged into RC-029 bargaining unit effective May 15, 2014.
Merit Comp Code: 

 

 

 

This position serves in a regional capacity. Persons serving in this role are required to assume residency in one of the Counties identified under the Conditions of Employment section which includes Macoupin, Montgomery, Madison, Greene, Jersey, or Morgan County, and will be required to work from their home location as a base of daily operational headquarters to service their designated worksites. 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, participates in an agency sponsored training program for a period of six to twelve months; receives orientation, classroom instruction and on-the-job training in slaughter of animals and poultry and processing of meat and poultry products; acquires knowledge of techniques and procedures utilized in meat and poultry inspection to maintain state and federal standards; receives controlled assignments under the close supervision of veterinary and supervisory personnel. Travels to sites to perform inspections.
• Under close supervision, performs antemortem inspection of live animals and/or poultry prior to slaughter for the presence of conditions indicative of abnormalities or diseases.
• Successfully completes the Employee Development Guide for basic meat inspection and State of Illinois Department of Agriculture’s slaughter and processing training courses to become familiar with provisions of food inspection laws, regulations, manuals and inspection procedures.
• Travels to, attends, and participates in workshops, meetings, institutes, and other activities which will provide meaningful learning experiences for use in meat and poultry inspection.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school preferably with courses in algebra biology or chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of education beyond high school in the following order: Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, Advanced degree.
• Prefers completion of education beyond high school with a bachelor’s or advanced degree in the fields of science or agriculture.
• Prefers experience in the butchering, slaughtering, and/or processing of animals for food.
• Prefers Prefers working knowledge of the principles of Hazard Analysis – Critical Control Point Plans (HACCP). experience observing the postmortem exam of animals.
• Prefers working knowledge of Sanitation and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).
• Prefers elementary knowledge of disease or abnormal conditions of animals, poultry, carcasses, or meat and poultry products.
• Prefers elementary knowledge of how to identify adulterated product.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to successfully pass a preemployment physical.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
• This position requires residency in one of the following counties: Macoupin, Montgomery, Madison, Greene, Jersey, or Morgan County.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm daily work hours may vary
Headquarter Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Macoupin
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

 

The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs.

 

AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

 

AGR offers a robust benefit package including; 

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
• Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually

 

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

 

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the  career portal for State employees and review the  Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on  Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Traineeship, Summer work, Seasonal work, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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