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Dairy Plant Specialist

Date Posted: Sep 30, 2024

Requisition ID: 450277

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN, US, 46818

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Board of Animal Health (BOAH):

BOAH operates under the direction of an 11-member board of animal industry professionals to:

• Protect Hoosiers' investment in animal agriculture, wildlife, horses and companion animals.

• Protect public health by preventing and controlling the spread of animal diseases, such as rabies, which pose a threat to people.

• Maintain a vital link in a safe food supply through the state meat and poultry and dairy inspection programs.

• Help people and their animals who are victims of large-scale disasters such as floods and tornadoes.

Role Overview:

The Dairy Plant Specialist inspects and determines whether dairy facilities, equipment, and personnel are in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations regarding the production and processing of milk and dairy products.

This position will cover an area that includes the following counties:Elkhart, Lagrange, Steuben, Dekalb, Noble, Kosciusko, Whitley, Allen, Adams, Wells, Huntington and Wabash.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

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A Day in the Life:

​The essential elements of the job duties:

• Conduct milk sanitation inspections of milk production, processing, pasteurization, packaging, storing and distribution facilities, equipment, and processes.

• Conduct inspections of facilities that manufacture single service containers and closures for milk products.

• Conduct inspections of milk transport vehicles and loading and unloading processes.

• Collect and submit product samples from producers and processors for chemical and biological testing.

• Evaluate product labels for compliance with state and federal standards.

• Review blueprints and specifications of proposed construction and remodeling projects.

• Prepare technical reports of inspections and document findings. Communicate with appropriate stakeholders and work with licenses to resolve adverse findings.

• Review and evaluate Dairy Division documents, records, and files for compliance with State law, including the requirements of the U. S. Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.

• Consult and make recommendations on the results of the inspections, milk survey findings, certifications, and approvals.

• Work with Indiana Milk Rating Officers and U.S. Food and Drug Administration Regional Milk Specialists on state and federal inspections of milk production, processing, pasteurization, packaging, storing, distribution, and single service container/closure facilities.

• Investigate consumer complaints related to milk and milk products and assist in food product recalls.

• Investigate reports of food-born illnesses related to milk products.

• Respond to hazardous events affecting milk and milk related supplies.

• Embargo milk and milk products when situations require the immediate removal of product from the market.

• Participate as a speaker or panel member at dairy industry meetings or discussion groups.

• Appear as an expert witness in court proceedings when required.

  The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Must have bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in biological science, chemistry, food science, nutrition, microbiology, agriculture, public administration, mathematics, engineering, environmental health, public health or a related field. Extensive education or experience in the dairy industry may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

• Must hold a valid Indiana Driver’s license.

• Extensive knowledge of milk production, processing, pasteurization, packaging, storing and distribution requirements.

• Extensive knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations.

• Extensive knowledge of food protection principles and practices, including bacteriology, microbiology, chemistry, food science, engineering, and computer technology.

• Specialized knowledge of and the ability to operate testing equipment required in field of specialization.

• Specialized knowledge of and the ability to review and make recommendations of plans and other drawings of facility construction and layout, equipment, and processing engineering.

• Specialized knowledge of inspection and investigation methods, procedures, and techniques.

• Ability to observe, evaluate and recognize potential adverse sanitation conditions, record keeping processes or law violations and prepare reports documenting findings.

• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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