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• Perform daily date checks and pull all outdated fresh produce from pick and reserve slots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.

SCHEDULE: Sunday - Thursday from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm

STARTING PAYRATE: $25/HR

***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:  

• Must be able to operate electric pallet jack

• 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.  The expected base rate for this role is between $25.00 and $30.00. 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: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html