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JOB TITLE:

Animal Science - Meat Lab Pre-Operation & Processing Assistant

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

Animal Science Department.

Job location: Animal Science Building

Pay rate or range: $12/hr.

JOB PURPOSE:

Assist with duties in Meat Lab and with Cowboy Branded Meats' program as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting the meat laboratory manager with daily operations of a state-inspected meat processing plant. Including, but not limited to, slaughter, fabrication and processing of meat animals, cleaning and sanitation of a state-inspected meat processing plant, and supporting the meat laboratory manager with any teaching, research and extension activities. Willingness to learn and think while working. Hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and strength to safely and properly process meat; ability to learn safe operation of tools and equipment used in meat processing. Lift 35lbs 50% of the time, lift 50lbs 30% of the time, lift 75lbs or greater 20% of the time with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job will primarily emphasize job tasks associated with pre-operation, as well as carcass fabrication and processing.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist with other daily operations as assigned by supervisor.

COMPETENCIES:

Reliable, responsible and on-time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently enrolled student at UW.

Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Meat processing experience.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS:

Students will gain a number of skills working in this environment applicable to all career types. Specifically, many interpersonal soft-skills, including communication, teamwork, and problem solving. Students will also gain understanding in how a state-inspected meat processing plant functions.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

• Cover letter
• Resume or C.V.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

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