Lead QA Inspector - Fresh Produce

UNFI; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance coverage

Dental and Vision insurance

401K with company match

On-site grocery store

Job summary

UNFI in Aurora, CO seeks a quality assurance inspector to supervise incoming shipments and uphold USDA guidelines for perishable items. You will rate product, maintain ripening logs, and coordinate with buyers to ensure dates and rotation meet standards.

You will train colleagues, maintain records of spoilage and temperature checks, and support warehouse operations with timely shipping instructions and data-driven recommendations to reduce shrink.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of wholesale/retail experience or prior Retail Department Manager experience.
• 3+ years of experience as an inspector.
• Leadership ability to motivate others daily.
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation.
• Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets preferred.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Capable of inspecting unusual loads of ethnic/imported goods.
• Assist in training new quality assurance inspectors.
• Assist warehousing with temperature requirements of all items.
• Good judgment when supervision may not be available.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all incoming shipments and stored product against specifications.
• Maintain ripening plans and logs for perishable items.
• Organize shipping schedules and provide instructions to warehouse staff.
• Maintain rejection and spoilage records; inform buyers of quality issues.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly recaps for management review.
• Ensure staff training on proper handling, storage, and rotation.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

UNFI in Aurora, CO seeks a quality assurance inspector to supervise incoming shipments and uphold USDA guidelines for perishable items. You will rate product, maintain ripening logs, and coordinate with buyers to ensure dates and rotation meet standards.

You will train colleagues, maintain records of spoilage and temperature checks, and support warehouse operations with timely shipping instructions and data-driven recommendations to reduce shrink.