Produce Inspector

BJ's Wholesale Club • Elkton, MD

122d • $19 - $23

About The Position

The Produce Inspector is responsible for the inspection of produce deliveries to ensure that the product ordered adheres to contract and USDA specifications within BJ's perishable consolidation operation. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to administering quality tests on produce commodities, documenting inspection results, scheduling USDA inspections as required, filing required federal, state and food safety documents, assisting with training support staff, performing quality control audits on outbound shipments, conferring with Senior Produce Inspector and/or Produce Buyer when product does not meet contracted grade, monitoring load sequence and affixing trailer seals, data entry of shipping variances, and auditing inventory to ensure accuracy and investigate discrepancies. The role also involves making inventory adjustments and updating the Inventory Control Department prior to order processing.

Requirements

• Proficiency in produce inspection procedures with extensive knowledge of produce quality assessment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, food safety, USDA inspections, PACA requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Three to five years produce inspection experience in a warehouse or retail environment.
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Administer quality tests on produce commodities.
• Document inspection results.
• Schedule USDA inspections as required.
• File required federal, state and food safety documents.
• Assist with training support staff.
• Perform quality control audits on outbound shipments.
• Confer with Senior Produce Inspector and/or Produce Buyer when product does not meet contracted grade.
• Monitor load sequence and affix trailer seals.
• Data entry of shipping variances.
• Audit inventory to ensure accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Make inventory adjustments and update Inventory Control Department prior to order processing.

Benefits

• BJ's pays weekly.
• Eligible for free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental membership(s).
• Generous time off programs to support busy lifestyles including vacation, personal, holiday, sick, bereavement leave, and jury duty.
• Benefit plans for changing needs including three medical plans, Health Savings Account (HSA), two dental plans, vision plan, and flexible spending.
• 401(k) plan with company match (must be at least 18 years old).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED