QA Inspector - Fresh - 166682

UNFI is currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Inspector in Centralia, WA. In this role, you will inspect all incoming shipments of assigned product groups, as well as products stored in the warehouse.

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic, and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better-for-you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family-owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today!

This is an entry level position. Shift start time is 3 AM and ends at 11:30 AM.

Here is some of what your day-to-day will look like:

Inspects all incoming shipments of assigned product groups, as well as products stored in the warehouse, may rate products according to Company and USDA specifications

Maintains necessary inspections and rejection records

Accepts or rejects product based on condition, short weight, transit damage, grade, temperature, and other reasons

May reject product without further consultation if a product doesn't meet Company's requirements/standards

Spot-checks frozen foods to ensure that it complies with the Company's standards and specifications

Maintains necessary rejection records

Informs buyers on product quality as necessary

Prepares warehouse condition reports as requested

May organize shipping schedule for all items having different degrees of maturity, gives shipping instructions to the assembly via warehouse supervision

Determines the dollar cost and cause of warehouse shrink due to spoilage

Makes recommendations to management regarding reduction in shrink

Maintains logs and records of spoilage, including information on overbuying, lack of retail performance, weak produce, etc.

Prepares monthly and quarterly recaps for review by management

Ensures that appropriate personnel are trained in the proper handling, storage, rotation, and selection of produce to be shipped to the retail units

Ensures that shipping crews are provided with daily information on lots to be shipped

Who should apply?

Must have experience with quality assurance in a produce or meat department

Must possess the ability to motivate others to achieve desired results

Strong analytical skills required for data interpretation and analysis

Computer skills in word-processing and spreadsheet software preferred

Possess good communication skills, including verbal and written

Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

Physical/Work Environment

Some work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

Incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal

You may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during a normal workday

Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties

A GREAT PLACE TO GROW!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity