Ops Technical Services

Premier ProduceOne • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Premier ProduceOne is seeking an entry-level Quality and Inventory Control Associate (QCA) to help ensure product accuracy and quality standards at its facility. This is a full-time, permanent position with fully paid training and opportunities to build skills and grow into a future career. The role uses FDA/USDA guidelines to inspect incoming and on-hand products, identify inventory discrepancies, and help minimize product loss. The schedule is first shift with an early 5 a.m. start, and pay is $20.00.

The QCA documents and photographs unacceptable products upon receipt and submits documentation to Procurement. The role monitors FIFO overrides, evaluates returned merchandise, tracks product errors affecting inventory accuracy, follows return-to-inventory procedures, and removes or disposes of substandard product while making appropriate physical inventory adjustments in the Warehouse Management System (WMS). The associate also performs scheduled and as-needed quality inspections, counts and reconciles inventory, updates WMS, and manages product slotting, locations, and labels.

Premier ProduceOne describes its vision as becoming the region’s leading produce foodservice distributor while enriching the lives of employees and communities. The company conducts drug screening and background checks on candidates and states that it is an equal-opportunity employer, a federal contractor that complies with E-Verify, and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• Integrity and reliability.
• Flexibility.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Full training support is available where needed.

Nice To Haves

• Background in inventory control.
• Background in quality control.
• Warehouse experience.
• Investigative research experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Cycle-counting experience.
• Understanding of FIFO.
• Produce background; preferred but not required.
• Motorized pallet jack and forklift skills; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect inbound products using FDA/USDA guidelines to ensure company quality standards are met.
• Inspect on-hand inventory using FDA/USDA guidelines while helping minimize product loss.
• Document and photograph unacceptable substandard products upon receipt and submit documentation to the Procurement Department.
• Notify QC team members and the warehouse supervisor of FIFO overrides.
• Determine the condition of returned merchandise authorizations (RMAs) and track product errors that may affect inventory accuracy.
• Restock returned products according to return-to-inventory protocols.
• Dispose of substandard products and make appropriate physical inventory adjustments in WMS.
• Remove substandard products from inventory and complete inventory adjustments.
• Perform quality inspections on a regular schedule and as needed.
• Identify inventory discrepancies resulting from transfers, repacks, and receiving errors.
• Support the month-end inventory process by counting and reconciling products on hand and updating WMS.
• Perform scheduled inventory counts, manage product slotting, and remain aware of product locations and labels.

Benefits

• Fully paid training.
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance.
• Medical insurance available after completing a 90-day probationary period.
• Dental insurance available after completing a 90-day probationary period.
• Vision insurance available after completing a 90-day probationary period.
• 401(k) with company match available after completing a 90-day probationary period.
• Vacation available after completing a 90-day probationary period.
• Paid time off available after completing a 90-day probationary period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed