Department:

Animal and Rangeland Sciences

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A Resume/Vita

2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

 

For additional information please contact:Chris Gallardo at Christopher.Gallardo@oregonstate.edu

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Job Description:

Assist with pre and post-operational duties including, but not limited to:

• Plant opening/closing procedures
• Sanitation, slaughter and processing floor preparation
• Equipment maintenance and operation
• Cooler and freezer temperature monitoring
• Written documentation of aforementioned duties
• Assist with fabrication and further processing of whole carcasses, primals, and sub-primals into retail-ready and value-added meat products

Retail store operations including, but not limited to:

• Product sale record keeping
• Assisting customers with product purchases
• Retail store opening/closing procedures

Student employees gain valuable hands-on experience in meat processing, food safety, and product development while supporting teaching, research, and retail functions at the Clark Meat Science Center. This position offers practical skills for students pursuing careers in meat science, animal production, food safety, or related industries. Training will be provided for all lab processes and safety practices.

Qualifications:

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

• Prior experience with meat processing, fabrication, or food handling.
• Knowledge of safe handling practices, sanitation, and basic equipment.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand for extended periods of time in cold environments.
Must follow all safety, sanitation, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures.
Completion of required OSU Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) training.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be always worn when in processing areas.

Salary Range:

15.55

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-10

Anticipated End Date: