Produce Inspector

US Foods•Streator, IL

4d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods! Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success. US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days. https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html NOTE: Before you begin your internal job search, please review the criteria you will need to start the process. Work directly in conjunction with warehouse management to address food safety concerns. Maintain records of inspections. Make recommendations on dump and damage and repackaging. JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM as a Produce Inspector! Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

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.