JOB SUMMARY
Performs highly advanced work in the production of various food products. Work involves directing
and overseeing the work of inmates to ensure efficient operations; and supervising the work of
others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Directs the overall production of the Food Processing Plants; and ensures compliance with
production requirements and inspection guidelines of the appropriate state and federal agencies
to include the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Texas Department of Health
and Human Services (HHSC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
B. Conducts inspections to ensure quality control, safety, and cost-effective production is
maintained; ensures the proper maintenance of machinery and equipment; and oversees the
maintenance of records and the preparation of reports related to production and safety.
C. Plans schedules of operations; and evaluates operations to include production, accounting,
shipping, and maintenance and recommends changes.
D. Supervises the work of employees and inmates; and participates in job training and safety
programs.
E. Assists in maintaining security of inmates.
- Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience, and Training
1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2. Three years full-time, wage-earning canning, packing, or meat processing plant experience
or
five years full-time, wage-earning production or manufacturing operations experience.
Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department
of Education (USDE). Major course work in Agriculture, Food Science, Industrial
Technology, or a related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
3. Experience in the supervision of employees or inmates preferred.
4. Correctional custody or law enforcement experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of food processing plant operations.
2. Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines related to food
processing.
3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.
4. Knowledge of food processing machinery and equipment preferred.
5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
6. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
7. Skill to develop and implement schedules and standards.
8. Skill in problem-solving techniques.
9. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
10. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
11. Skill to supervise the work of others.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak,
analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle,
and operate motor equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working
protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness, and chill, excessive or
intermittent noise, grease, oils, slippery and uneven walking surfaces, working at heights,
working on ladders or scaffolding, working with hands in water; and traveling by car, van, bus,
and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, forklift, pallet
jack, industrial meat processing equipment, packing plant equipment, vegetable canning
equipment, and automobile.
Additional Information
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov
Military Occupation Specialty Code
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office
