Quality Assurance Specialist

Fresh Produce InspectorThe role of the Fresh Produce Inspector is to ensure the quality of both inbound and inhouse fresh produce items. Visual inspections of produce delivering on the Cooler Dock as well as in house pick slot inspections are paramount to the success of PFG's Fresh Produce Program. In addition to the inspections, the Fresh Produce QA Inspector works with the Produce CM, Inventory Control, and OPS with the handling of all produce related issues. Daily produce counts on predetermined fresh produce items are completed and numbers are shared with the appropriate National Account Manager as well as the Produce Team.Position Responsibilities:Perform assigned duties efficiently to reduce spoilage; working closely with the cooler Receiving Department on perishable itemsCommunicate and interact with customers (and company personnel) and vendors in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensure customers' and vendors' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.Determine quality of products returned by customers; work with Returns Clerk on returned produce quality.Daily inspection of produce returns and determining the disposition of product as to putting back in the assigned pick slot or disregard as loss/shrink.Break / repack full cases to small cases.in the most timely and efficient manner as to reduce spoilage and lost inventory.Check for dating issue on designated products on a daily basis. Remove any short dated and bad product from inventory.Keep inventory counts current.Perform other related duties as assigned.Schedule: Saturday to Wednesday 7am - 4pm