Quality Assurance Inspector

Job Summary 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. Location Lexington, SC – This position is 100% on‑site; therefore applicants must live in the Lexington, SC area. 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 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. 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 the 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 and 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 the warehouse manager and replenishment lead any violations. Check 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 Perform daily date checks and pull all outdated fresh produce from pick and reserve slots.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. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Minimum 2 years experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection required. 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. Relationships Internal: interact with Replenishment Lead, Drivers, Selectors, Operations. External: interact with vendors, suppliers, third‑party consultants and regulatory bodies. Compensation and Benefits The expected base rate for this role is $24.00 per hour. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors applicable by law (for example, state minimum wage thresholds). Overtime compensation is also applicable. Benefits for this role may include health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, pre‑tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and more. For a complete overview, please review our benefits at Equal Opportunity Employer EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/National‑Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status. #J-18808-Ljbffr