Perishable Quality Control Specialist

Sysco; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Laurel, MD is seeking a Finance position focused on monitoring the quality of perishable products in the warehouse and inputting order data accurately. The role involves daily quality checks, reporting, and ensuring products meet standards before shipping.

You will collaborate with inventory control, compliance teams, and buyers to resolve quality issues, uphold safety rules, and maintain documentation of product condition for customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior warehouse, inventory control or merchandising experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Check produce daily to ensure it meets shipping quality standards.
• Communicate status on product quality to necessary parties.
• Coordinate with Inventory Control Manager, Compliance Manager and buyers on quality issues.
• Monitor variance reports for spoilage and warehouse/truck damages.
• Inspect inbound freight, warehoused and outbound product and document condition.
• Analyze and propose solutions to quality assurance problems.
• Observe safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sysco in Laurel, MD is seeking a Finance position focused on monitoring the quality of perishable products in the warehouse and inputting order data accurately. The role involves daily quality checks, reporting, and ensuring products meet standards before shipping.

You will collaborate with inventory control, compliance teams, and buyers to resolve quality issues, uphold safety rules, and maintain documentation of product condition for customers.