Quality Assurance Inspector

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. BECOME A US FOODS® QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR! LOCATED IN LEXINGTON, SC ***THIS POSITION IS 100% ON-SITE, THEREFORE APPLICANTS MUST LIVE IN THE LEXINGTON, SC AREA*** Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? The expected base rate for this role is $24.00 per hour. Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30am-4:30pm (8-hour shift between this time range). *Days and hours subject to change based on business needs 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 applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $21.70/hour and $36.16/hour. As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** #LI-YE1 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 $22 - $34 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información. Microsoft Edge Google Chrome Safari iPhone Androide US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit to learn more. US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here. US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Know Your Rights Pay Transparency policy statement is available here US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. You will be prompted to leave a message. 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