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Primary Products Inspector
Alternative Titles:
Food Standards Officer
Primary products inspectors examine animals, plants and
agricultural produce at farms, abattoirs, processing and
packing plants, wholesale markets, and places of storage or
shipment to make sure that they meet government standards of
hygiene and quality, and export requirements.
Primary products inspectors may perform the following
tasks:
- check produce, live animals and crops for disease,
insect or chemical residue, and other damage, and reject
those of substandard quality
- check and grade produce, e.g. meat, fruit, vegetables,
milk, grains, sugar cane and fish during processing and make
sure that ingredients used in processing meet government
standards of purity and grading
- supervise fumigation of ships and aircraft
- check on the proper disposal of quarantine garbage
- examine imported plants, animals and products, e.g.
timber, seeds, dried fruits, and make quarantine
arrangements
- make sure that commercial fishing regulations are obeyed
- inspect livestock before and after slaughter to check
that they are fit for human consumption
- advise on packing and loading regulations
- advise primary producers on economic aspects of disease
eradication, and inform producers and the general public of
health implications of diseases and impurities
- appear in court to give evidence in cases involving
breaches of the regulations.
Primary products inspectors may specialise as a:
Sugarcane Analyst/Auditor who keeps an eye on the
total operations of sugarcane analysis programs to make sure
that they comply with program provisions.
Meat Inspector who inspects carcasses and internal
organs of animals for disease and makes sure the meat complies
with health requirements.
Primary products inspectors may specialise in the fields of
food standards or quarantine inspection. The tasks performed
and items inspected vary according to the area of
specialisation.
Primary products inspectors may be required to work shifts,
including weekends.
Required Skills - Primary Products Inspector
- normal colour vision
- able to deal confidently with people
- good communication skills
- able to make accurate observations
- good organisational and supervisory skills
- able to handle animals with confidence and patience
- comfortable working with computers
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