Produce Inspector I
US Foods•Oklahoma City, OK
•$17 - $26•Onsite
About The Position
US Foods is seeking Produce Inspectors to join their team. This role is responsible for inspecting all incoming fresh produce deliveries and inventory to ensure they meet US Foods' standard specifications, adhering to USDA guidelines. The company offers a culture of internal promotion, excellent training, and a focus on continuous improvement.
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
- Physically perform daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries.
- Inspect all fresh produce in inventory in accordance with USDA guidelines.
- Ensure that quality received from suppliers, stored in the warehouse, and shipped to customers meets US Foods' standard specifications.
- Communicate daily with 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 violations to warehouse manager and buyers.
- 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
