Seasonal Produce Inspector

SHIFT: Sunday - Thursday6:00am - 3:30pmESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Communicate daily with the 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 to warehouse manager and buyers any violations.   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.***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***SUPERVISION NoneRELATIONSHIPSInternal:  Buyers, Warehouse managementExternal:Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory Bodies                       QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training:  High School Diploma or GED requiredMinimum 1 year Produce experience (Foodservice, Retail, Grower/Shipper) or similar requiredRelated Experience/Requirements:  Must be able to operate electric pallet jackMust work well without close supervision Must have good oral and written communication skills.Ability to lift 50 lbsAbility to sit and stand for long periods of timeTeam-player – flexible and willing to learn new things and adapt as the business evolves