Mobile Processing Unit Coordinator

TITLE: Mobile Processing Unit Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resource

REPORTS TO: Farm Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

LOCATION: Harold Benson Research Farm, Frankfort, KY

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Farm Manager, the Mobile Processing Unit Coordinator serves as the daily operations coordinator for the KSU Poultry Processing Building and the KSU Mobile Processing Unit at the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm. This position is responsible for training producers on proper facility use for processing poultry, fish, rabbits, and other species as needed. The Coordinator maintains compliance records for USDA, FDA, and Kentucky Health Services and must hold certification in food handling and chemical application.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain the daily operations of the KSU Poultry Processing Building at Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm and assist with the Mobile Processing Unit.
• Train producers on the use of the facilities for processing poultry, fish, and rabbits.
• Maintain up to date records on the processing activities for USDA, FDA, and Kentucky Health Services.
• Maintain required certifications in food handling and chemical application.
• Assist with the maintenance of facilities and equipment used in the program.
• Work with stakeholders on Extension related questions through answering emails, phone calls, and letters, as well as occasional site visits to grower’s sites.
• Assist with general care and maintenance of poultry at the Harold R. Benson Research and
• Demonstration Farm and assist with poultry related research projects when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Participate in Extension program meetings, trainings, and community engagement as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of food safety and processing regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in food handling, processing techniques, and chemical application
• Basic livestock care procedures.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience with animal processing preferred.
• Ability to obtain food managers certification.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team effort is required.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, punctuality, and ability to work independently are essential.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility. May provide functional guidance to producers, students or volunteers using the facility.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Animal Sciences, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of poultry processing experience may substitute for the education requirement.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Certification in food handling and chemical application required; ability to obtain food manager’s certification within one year.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work performed outdoors in varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, odors, and/or loud noises.
• Requires strenuous physical activity including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment may involve exposure to hazards or physical risks; adherence to safety precautions is required.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.