Perishable Produce Quality Inspector

US Foods; Garland (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Garland to support perishable item handling, inspections, and quality control. You will communicate with buyers and management, inspect inbound loads, verify PO quantities, and maintain temperature logs to prevent violations.

Starting pay up to $25 per hour, Sunday-Thursday 10:30am-7:00pm. Requires High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year produce experience; ability to lift 50 lbs and operate an electric pallet jack.EOE.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year Produce experience (Foodservice, Retail, Grower/Shipper) or similar required.
• Must be able to operate electric pallet jack.
• Must work well without close supervision.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with buyers and warehouse manager on issues related to perishable items.
• Inspect and verify Purchase Order quantities for inbound perishable loads.
• Inspect inbound trucks for signs of pest and rodents before unloading.
• Ensure SOP compliance for receiving, storage, and shipping.
• Document temperatures of inbound loads and report violations.
• Perform daily quality inspections for all perishable items.
• Pull orders for special customers to guarantee quality.
• Audit shipping department SOPs and cold-chain practices.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self supervision

Physical strength

Endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Job description

US Foods is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Garland to support perishable item handling, inspections, and quality control. You will communicate with buyers and management, inspect inbound loads, verify PO quantities, and maintain temperature logs to prevent violations.

Starting pay up to $25 per hour, Sunday-Thursday 10:30am-7:00pm. Requires High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year produce experience; ability to lift 50 lbs and operate an electric pallet jack.EOE.