Produce Inspector I
About The Position
We are looking for Produce Inspectors who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family. US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus. As a US FOODS® Produce Inspector, you will be responsible for physically performing daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries and the inspection of all fresh produce in inventory in accordance with the USDA guidelines. Our Produce Inspectors will also produce quality that is received from suppliers, stored in the warehouse, and shipped to our customers meets our standard specifications set by US FOODS®.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum 1 year Produce experience (Foodservice, Retail, Grower/Shipper) or similar required
- Must be able to operate electric pallet jack
- Must work well without close supervision
- Must have good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
- Team-player – flexible and willing to learn new things and adapt as the business evolves
Responsibilities
- Communicate daily with the buyers and warehouse manager on all issues related to perishable items.
- Make recommendations on dump and damage or repackaging.
- Inspect and verify Purchase Order quantities for all inbound perishable loads.
- Inspect all inbound trucks for signs of pest and rodents before unloading.
- Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping.
- Identify any issues to warehouse management.
- Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report to warehouse manager and buyers any violations.
- Responsible for proper rotation for all produce inventory and various perishable items.
- Perform daily quality inspections for all perishable items.
- Perform daily date checks and pull all out dated product from pick and reserve slots.
- Complete daily dump and damage report and give to warehouse supervisor or inventory control.
Benefits
- Excellent training programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
