Produce Coordinator

Palmer's Direct To You Market; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Benefit Time (PTO, Holiday and S

401k Retirement Plan with Employer

Job summary

Palmer Food Services in Rochester, NY is seeking a Warehouse Will Call Associate. You will uphold our values, ensure product freshness, inspect incoming produce, and communicate quality concerns to the Buyer.

The role emphasizes accurate receiving, HACCP documentation, and adherence to company standards. The position offers competitive hourly pay of $21.00–$23.00, full-time hours, and a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, a 401(k) with employer matching, annual

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-issued equivalency certificate.
• Effective communication with team members and customers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and adapt to warehouse software programs.

Responsibilities

• Live and exemplify company values to motivate associates and support team success.
• Maintain product quality, ensuring freshness and overall condition.
• Inspect incoming produce for quality and address concerns before distribution.
• Conduct daily quality checks of inventory and report issues.
• Communicate receiving discrepancies promptly to Purchasing.
• Ensure daily receiving paperwork and HACCP documentation are accurate.

Skills

Communicates well

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Able to lift 100 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Warehouse software

Computer knowledge

Job description

Why Palmer Food Services:

We offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well-being. Additionally, there are opportunities to distinguish yourself and move up in our established company through excellent performance and by contributing to our company mission, vision, and values.We value each member of our diverse and talented team-because at Palmer Food Services, our associates are our unfair advantage.

What We Value:

• Honesty & Integrity


• Family & Community


• Dependability & Loyalty


• Compassion

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Live and exemplify the company's values by nurturing an environment that inspires and motivates associates to reach their full potential and contribute to the success of the team, our customers, and our company.


• Maintain a strong focus on produce quality, ensuring all products meet company standards for freshness, ripeness, condition, and overall quality.


• Inspect all incoming produce upon receipt for freshness, ripeness, condition, and other indicators of quality, identifying and addressing concerns before product is accepted or distributed.


• Conduct scheduled daily quality checks of produce inventory to identify deterioration, damage, or other quality concerns.


• Promptly communicate produce quality concerns to the Buyer and follow through on necessary corrective actions.


• Ensure all daily splits are completed accurately and according to direction from the Buyer.


• Maintain a sound understanding of the Operating System and create all necessary receiving paperwork.


• Review receiving documentation for accuracy and verify that all required HACCP documentation is properly noted on the bill of lading.


• Professionally communicate late deliveries, overages, shortages, and other receiving discrepancies to Purchasing.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or state issued equivalency certificate.


• Communicates well with team members and customers.


• Highly Organized


• High attention to detail and accuracy


• Computer knowledge with ability to adapt to warehouse software program


• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds. Proper lifting procedures must be followed.

$21.00- $23.00/ hour

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a Warehouse Will call associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be exposed to cold temperatures for extended periods of time.


• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, sit, operate warehouse equipment.


• Must be able to use hands to handle, feel, press to digitation, reach with hands and arms, see talk and hear.

Benefits of working Full- Time at Palmer Food Service:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Paid Benefit Time (PTO, Holiday and Sick)


• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching


• Eligibility for Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus


• 15% Employee Discount on Retail Grocery Items (Includes Fresh Meat & Seafood)


• Associate Discounts on Warehouse Food Products