Mobile Processing Unit Coordinator

Employer: Kentucky State University
Location: Frankfort, KY, US

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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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.

Our Mission

Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

Geographic Region
Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

Institutional Admission Standards
Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

Degree Levels
Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

Enhancement of Instruction
The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

Service and Research Functions
Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

Collaborative Ventures
The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

Efficiency and Effectiveness
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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