Meat Harvest and Processing Technician

McNeese State University invites qualified applicants for the position of Meat Harvest and Processing Technician in the Center for Advancement of Meat Production and Processing (CAMPP), Department of Agriculture. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified, position. The appointment begins May 1, 2026.

Position Number:

U99004 SALARY

$33,260.00

DEADLINE:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS

For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below: Letter of Application Resume Three Letters of Recommendation (

Include:

name, phone number, and email address) Unofficial Transcripts •O nly completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT

(S)

IF APPLICABLE. TO APPLY FOR THIS

VACANCY, click on the "APPLY" button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. • Required application materials

WILL NOT

be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CHAIR

Dusty Zaunbrecher, CAMPP Manager at dzaunbrecher@mcneese.edu or (337) 588-5008

Office of Human Resources :

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment at kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413 The Meat Harvest and Processing Technician is responsible for functions related to red meat slaughter, carcass fabrication, packaging, and sanitation . The Meat Harvest and Processing Technician will work closely with University Faculty, students, and the public.

Job duties include:

Manage other workers and student employees Assist faculty and graduate students in meat science projects Perform independently without supervision in the meat harvest or processing capacity Ability to safely operate all equipment in the harvest and processing of meat animals Ability to disassemble, clean and reassemble all equipment as part of the sanitation process Ability to work with high school and college students and instructors Ability to lift heavy objects Ability to withstand for long periods a working environment of 45 degrees F or less Ability to withstand for long periods a working environment of 80 degrees F or greater

Required :

B.S. in Agriculture, Animal Science, Meat Science, or related field. Knowledge of HACCP, SSOPs, current food safety practices, and one year of experience in red meat slaughter, carcass fabrication, or inspection. McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required. McNeese State University is an

AA/EEO/ADA

employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana. Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at (337) 475-5428 or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu . The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify. Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-"Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees"-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary. Transcripts from

Foreign Universities:

Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services ( www.wes.org ) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. www.ece.org .