Produce Inspector

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People The Produce Inspector II performs daily inspections of all incoming deliveries and existing produce inventories to ensure product meets established quality specifications. The Inspector will make the decision to accept or reject produce based on processes consistent with PACA laws, driving customer satisfaction and minimizing returns.BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER
We are looking for Produce Inspectors who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.
We help you make it US FOODS®
is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.
The pay for the position: $21 - $30 per hr.The starting pay rate is: $24.00
SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday 3pm - 12am, Sunday 9am - 5p, schedule is subject to change US FOODS® has a lot to offer:
US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewardedWe are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week Paid Training AND Paid OvertimeService recognition and employee rewardsExcellent Leadership
BENEFITS START DAY ONE:
medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com) Main Ingredients of the Job
As a US FOODS® Produce Inspector, you will be responsible for physically performing daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries and the inspection of all fresh produce in inventory in accordance with the USDA guidelines. Our Produce Inspectors will also produce quality that is received from suppliers, stored in the warehouse, and shipped to our customers meets our standard specifications set by US FOODS®. Great Produce Inspectors are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Produce Inspector strives for integrity and reliability while building trust by working directly with warehouse management to identify and address food safety concerns. What you bring to the table
Education/Training :
High School Diploma/ required
2 years' experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection preferred Related Experience/Requirements:
Make decisions to reject or accept fresh produce at receiving and ensure appropriate processes are followed that are consistent with PACA laws when a rejection is necessary to withdraw products from inventory that does not meet the specifications set by US Foods
Collaborate with replenishment lead on dumps, and damages and produce re-work decisions
Communicate daily with the replenishment lead and warehouse manager on all issues related to fresh produce.
Make recommendations on dump and damage or repackaging
Verify Purchase Order quantities and inspect quality for all inbound perishable loads
Inspect all inbound trucks for signs of pests and rodents before unloading
Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping of fresh produce. Identify any issues with warehouse management
Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report to warehouse manager and replenishment lead any violations
Responsible for checking for proper rotation of all product inventory and performing daily quality inspections for all fresh produce items in inventory Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :
Working knowledge of USDA Specs, Grades and Standards Required Working knowledge of PACA laws requiredTechnical proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications/hardwareCompletion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course (within 60 days of hire)Ability to lift 50 lbsAbility to sit and stand for long periods of timeYour efforts as a Produce Inspector mee the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.
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Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $21/hr - $30/hr. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html .
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