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.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. US FOODS® has a lot to offer:
US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded
We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work
Paid Training AND Paid Overtime
Service recognition and employee rewards
Excellent 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® . Schedule:Monday thru Friday 7am to 3:30 pm - (with some variations due to case volume)Requires one Sunday per month and the flexibility to assist on other shifts for vacation relief as needed.Our Produce Inspectors start at a rate of $25.50 per hourGreat 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 .Maintain records of inspectionsWhat you bring to the table Education/Training:
High School Diploma/ required
Related Experience/Requirements:
Perform daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries and the inspection of all fresh produce in inventory within our coolers
Work directly in conjunction with warehouse management to identify and address food safety concerns. Maintain records of inspections
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 necessaryto 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
Perform daily date checks and pull all outdated fresh produce from pick and reserve slots
Complete daily dump and damage report and give to warehouse supervisor or inventory control
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
2 years’ experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection preferred
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Full-time