MEAT & Poultry Inspector - Circuit ; OGLE CO Target title Positng

Position: MEAT & POULTRY INSPECTOR - CIRCUIT 2-2 (OGLE CO) Target title for positng 52615

MEAT & POULTRY INSPECTOR - CIRCUIT 2-2 (OGLE CO)

Job Requisition

Agency:
Department of Agriculture

Location:

Springfield, IL 62702

Position Type:
Salaried, Full Time

Salary: $5,369 – $7,368 per month (anticipated starting salary)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Counties:
Ogle, Boone, DeKalb, Lee, Winnebago

Closing Date:
Jan 8, 2026

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Essential Functions

• Perform processing inspections in state and/or federal plants on a variety of fresh, smoked, cured, or cooked meat and poultry products.
• Conduct antemortem and postmortem inspections of animals and poultry in state and/or federal plants.
• Inspect processing procedures in plants daily for proper product formulations and labeling.
• Submit product samples for laboratory analysis to determine compliance with laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of high school education (preferably with courses in algebra, biology, or chemistry).
• Successful completion of an agency‑approved meat and poultry inspection training program.

Conditions of Employment

• Completion of a name‑based background screening and self‑disclosure of criminal history.
• Pass a pre‑employment physical examination.
• Ability to travel as required; possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Availability for overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute overtime; willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• This position is considered light work; lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Walking, standing, and occasional pushing or pulling of arm or leg controls may be required.
• Residency in one of the following counties:
  Ogle, Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, or Lee.
• Calibrated exposure tolerance to unpleasant odors in slaughterhouses and meat preparation areas, extreme cold in meat lockers, and heat in processing areas.
• Use of safety practices around dangerous meat cutting and processing machinery.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Please inform us if you require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process. Certification of disability may be required. For more information, contact the Central Management Services Disability Resource Center ability

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Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B) nor extensions of optional practical training (OPT) for F‑1 students.

Equal Pay

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.

Benefits

• Monday‑Friday work schedule with flexible options 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.
• 12 paid sick days annually.
• 10–25 paid vacation days based on years of service.
• 3 paid personal days pro‑rated based on start date.
• 13–14 paid state holidays annually.

Work Hours and Location

7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday‑Friday; daily work hours may vary.

Headquarter: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702.

Agency Contact

Email: AGR.Human Resources

Phone: (217) 785‑5099

Application Instructions

Submit your application electronically through the  website or the state career portal. Do not submit applications via email, fax, or hard copy.

For further assistance, refer to the online application procedures for state and non‑state applicants.

For more information regarding Illinois Benefits, visit Illinois.gov Benefits.

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