Produce Inspector II

US Foods•Port Orange, FL

About The Position

The Produce Inspector II inspects incoming deliveries and existing produce inventories to ensure that product meets US Foods quality specifications. The role decides whether fresh produce should be accepted or rejected, following processes consistent with PACA laws, to support customer satisfaction and minimize returns. The inspector also works with warehouse management on food safety concerns and communicates regularly with replenishment and warehouse staff about produce issues. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The position has no direct reports. It interacts internally with the Replenishment Lead, drivers, selectors, and operations, and externally with vendors, suppliers, third-party consultants, and regulatory bodies. The listed starting pay is $25 per hour; the posting also gives an expected base-rate range of $21–$33 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection.
Working knowledge of USDA specifications, grades, and standards.
Working knowledge of PACA laws.
Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant applications or hardware.
Complete the US Foods Produce Inspector Course within 60 days of hire.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
Team-player attitude; flexibility and willingness to learn and adapt as the business evolves.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming fresh produce deliveries and produce inventory in coolers daily.
Ensure produce received from suppliers, stored in the warehouse, and shipped to customers meets US Foods specifications.
Accept or reject fresh produce at receiving and follow PACA-consistent procedures when rejecting product.
Withdraw produce from inventory when it does not meet specifications.
Work with warehouse management to identify and address food safety concerns.
Maintain inspection records.
Collaborate with the replenishment lead on dumps, damages, and produce rework decisions.
Communicate daily with the replenishment lead and warehouse manager about fresh produce issues, and recommend dumping, damaging, or repackaging product as appropriate.
Verify purchase order quantities and inspect the quality of inbound perishable loads.
Inspect inbound trucks for signs of pests or rodents before unloading.
Ensure compliance with procedures for receiving, storing, and shipping fresh produce.
Document temperatures of inbound loads and report violations to the warehouse manager and replenishment lead.
Check produce inventory rotation and conduct daily quality inspections of fresh produce items.
Perform daily date checks and remove outdated fresh produce from pick and reserve slots.
Complete the daily dump and damage report and provide it to the warehouse supervisor or inventory control.
Perform other duties as assigned.