Fresh Produce QA Inspector: Perishables & Inventory

Core-Mark; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Augusta, ME is seeking a Fresh Produce Inspector to ensure the quality of inbound and in-house produce. You will perform visual inspections on the Cooler Dock and in pick slots and collaborate with the Produce CM, Inventory Control, and OPS to address issues.

Daily counts of selected items are reported to the National Account Manager and Produce Team. The role requires lifting up to 60 lbs, tolerance for 36–55 F, and willingness to train on pallet jack operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–12 months of procurement, warehouse, and/or administrative experience.
• Willing to train on pallet jack operation and obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties to reduce spoilage; coordinate with Cooler Receiving Department for perishable items.
• Communicate with customers, company personnel, and vendors in a friendly, timely, and accurate manner.
• Determine quality of products returned by customers and work with Returns Clerk on disposition.
• Daily inspection of produce returns and decision on disposition (put away or mark as loss).
• Break/repack full cases to smaller sizes to minimize spoilage and lost inventory.
• Check for dating issues daily and remove short-dated/bad products from inventory.
• Keep inventory counts current and accurate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Schedule: Saturday to Wednesday 7am - 4pm.

Skills

Procurement

Warehouse operations

Administrative support

Excel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Forklift certification

Job description

Performance Food Group in Augusta, ME is seeking a Fresh Produce Inspector to ensure the quality of inbound and in-house produce. You will perform visual inspections on the Cooler Dock and in pick slots and collaborate with the Produce CM, Inventory Control, and OPS to address issues.

Daily counts of selected items are reported to the National Account Manager and Produce Team. The role requires lifting up to 60 lbs, tolerance for 36–55 F, and willingness to train on pallet jack operation.