Quality Assurance Associate

Sysco • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Quality Assurance Associate inspects products to identify quality issues and assists with product repacking as needed. The role includes conducting daily walkthroughs of assigned coolers, checking product dates and rotation, removing distressed products, determining which products need reworking or disposal, and reworking distressed or damaged products. The associate communicates quality issues to buyers, management, and other associates; reports lost products and transfers; ensures inventory is blocked and labeled; assists with inventory counts; and instructs handlers in proper truck-loading methods to prevent product damage. Work is regularly reviewed by a supervisor and manager.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of related experience.
• Ability to operate warehouse power equipment.
• Ability to interact with others professionally.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• General understanding of shipping procedures in a high-volume warehouse operation.
• Solid understanding of produce varieties handled in a wholesale operation.
• Ability to manually inspect produce efficiently for periods of up to or exceeding eight hours.
• Ability to move freely around the work area.
• Ability to lift product frequently up to 50 pounds and infrequently up to 80 pounds.
• Some stooping and bending are required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of the produce industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily walkthroughs of assigned coolers to inspect product quality and identify issues.
• Check product dates to ensure proper rotation.
• Remove distressed product and determine what should be reworked or discarded.
• Rework distressed or damaged products.
• Communicate quality issues to buyers, management, and associates.
• Report lost products and transfers.
• Ensure inventory is properly blocked and labeled.
• Assist with inventory counts.
• Instruct handlers in proper truck-loading methods and ensure loaded product is transported without damage.
• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED