Meat Harvest and Processing Technician

POSITION/APPLICATION INFORMATION:

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

POSITION DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

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/PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

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

*Only 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:

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

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