Produce Inspector

BECOME A US FOODS Produce Inspector ! Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? Schedule Sunday - Thursday ( must have availability Fridays when needed ) 8:00AM - 5:00PM Pay Pay is $29.00/hour Benefits health insurance pre-tax spending accounts retirement benefits paid time off short-term and long-term disability employee stock purchase plan life insurance ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure produce quality that is received from supplier, stored in the warehouse, and shipped to our customers meets the specifications set by US Foods Perform daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries and the inspection of all fresh produce in inventory within our coolers Make decision 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 Make decision to withdraw produce from inventory that does not meet the specifications set by US Foods Work directly in conjunction with warehouse management to identify and address food safety concerns. Maintain records of inspections Collaborate with replenishment lead on dumps, 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 pest and rodents before unloading Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping of fresh produce. Identify any issues to 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 produce inventory and perform daily quality inspections for all fresh produce items in inventory Perform daily date checks and pull all outdated fresh produce from pick and reserve slots Complete daily dump and damage report and give to warehouse supervisor or inventory control Other duties as assigned. ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** SUPERVISION No direct reports RELATIONSHIPS Internal : Interact with Replenishment Lead, Drivers, Selectors, Operations External : Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory Bodies QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training : High School Diploma or GED required Min 2 years experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection required Related Experience/Requirements: Working knowledge of USDA Specs, Grades and Standards Required Working knowledge of PACA laws required Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications/hardware Completion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course (within 60 days of hire) Ability to lift 50 lbs Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time Team-player - flexible and willing to learn new things and adapt as the business evolves Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $27 - $41 ***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** #J-18808-Ljbffr usfoods