Produce Inspector

US Foods Holding Corp.•Salem, VA

34d•$21 - $30

About The Position

Join Our Community of Food People! Work directly in conjunction with warehouse management to address food safety concerns. Maintain records of inspections. Make recommendations on dump and damage and repackaging. BECOME A US FOODS TEAM MEMBER! 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. We help you make it! 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. The pay for the position: $21 - $30 per hr. The starting pay rate is: $21.00 per hr. SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday 3pm - 12am, Sunday 11am - 7pm, schedule is subject to change US FOODS has a lot to offer: US FOODS is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded We are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week Paid Training AND Paid Overtime Service recognition and employee rewards Excellent Leadership BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Main Ingredients of the Job! 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. Great Produce Inspectors are crucial to the US FOODS team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Produce Inspector strives for integrity and reliability while building trust by working directly with warehouse management to identify and address food safety concerns. What you bring to the table Education/Training: High School Diploma/ required 2 years' experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection preferred Related Experience/Requirements: Make decisions to reject or accept fresh produce at receiving and ensure appropriate processes are followed that are consistent with PACA laws when a rejection is necessary to withdraw products from inventory that does not meet the specifications set by US Foods Collaborate with replenishment lead on dumps, and damages and produce re-work decisions Communicate daily with the replenishment lead and warehouse manager on all issues related to fresh produce. Make recommendations on dump and damage or repackaging Verify Purchase Order quantities and inspect quality for all inbound perishable loads Inspect all inbound trucks for signs of pests and rodents before unloading Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping of fresh produce. Identify any issues with warehouse management Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report to warehouse manager and replenishment lead any violations Responsible for checking for proper rotation of all product inventory and performing daily quality inspections for all fresh produce items in inventory Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Working knowledge of USDA Specs, Grades and Standards Required Working knowledge of PACA laws required Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications/hardware Completion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course (within 60 days of hire) Ability to lift 50 lbs Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time Your efforts as a Produce Inspector mee the foundation that defines US FOODS success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service. Stay updated by following US Foods on any of our social media platforms at the bottom of the page! Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $21/hr - $30/hr. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html. #LI-EO1 Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $17 - $25 EOEâ¯- Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexualâ¯Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status

Requirements

High School Diploma/ required
Working knowledge of USDA Specs, Grades and Standards Required
Working knowledge of PACA laws required
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications/hardware
Completion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course (within 60 days of hire)
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

2 years' experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection preferred

Responsibilities

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
produce quality that is received from suppliers, stored in the warehouse, and shipped to our customers meets our standard specifications set by US FOODS
working directly with warehouse management to identify and address food safety concerns
Make decisions to reject or accept fresh produce at receiving and ensure appropriate processes are followed that are consistent with PACA laws when a rejection is necessary to withdraw products from inventory that does not meet the specifications set by US Foods
Collaborate with replenishment lead on dumps, and damages and produce re-work decisions
Communicate daily with the replenishment lead and warehouse manager on all issues related to fresh produce.
Make recommendations on dump and damage or repackaging
Verify Purchase Order quantities and inspect quality for all inbound perishable loads
Inspect all inbound trucks for signs of pests and rodents before unloading
Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping of fresh produce. Identify any issues with warehouse management
Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report to warehouse manager and replenishment lead any violations
Responsible for checking for proper rotation of all product inventory and performing daily quality inspections for all fresh produce items in inventory