Produce Inspector

US-Food; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is hiring for a warehouse role focused on perishable items. You will work with buyers and the warehouse team to inspect inbound loads, verify PO quantities, and ensure proper storage and cold-chain practices.

Expect daily temperature documentation and adherence to SOPs in a fast-paced environment. The schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 10:30am-7:00pm, with starting pay up to $25 per hour. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and operating a pallet jack.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year Produce experience (Foodservice, Retail, Grower/Shipper) or similar.
• Must be able to operate an electric pallet jack.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand/sit for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with buyers and warehouse manager on perishable items.
• Inspect inbound perishable loads and verify PO quantities.
• Inspect inbound trucks for pests before unloading and ensure SOP compliance.
• Document temperatures and report violations to warehouse manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack operation

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!Work directly in conjunction with warehouse management to address food safety concerns. Maintain records of inspections. Make recommendations on dump and damage and repackaging.JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM!Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?ScheduleSunday-Thursday 10:30am-7:00pmStarting pay up to $25ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCommunicate daily with the buyers and warehouse manager on all issues related to perishable items. Make recommendations on dump and damage or repackaging.Inspect and verify Purchase Order quantities for all inbound perishable loads.Inspect all inbound trucks for signs of pest and rodents before unloading.Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping. Identify any issues to warehouse management.Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report to warehouse manager and buyers any violations.Responsible for proper rotation for all produce inventory and various perishable items.Perform daily quality inspections for all perishable items.Perform daily date checks and pull all out dated product from pick and reserve slots.Complete daily dump and damage report and give to warehouse supervisor or inventory control.Pull orders for special customers to guarantee exceptional quality.Audit shipping department SOP's and cold-chain practices.***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***SUPERVISIONNoneRELATIONSHIPSInternal:Buyers, Warehouse managementExternal:Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory BodiesQUALIFICATIONSEducation/Training:High School Diploma or GED requiredMinimum 1 year Produce experience (Foodservice, Retail, Grower/Shipper) or similar requiredRelated Experience/Requirements:Must be able to operate electric pallet jackMust work well without close supervisionMust have good oral and written communication skills.Ability to lift 50 lbsAbility to sit and stand for long periods of timeTeam-player – flexible and willing to learn new things and adapt as the business evolvesCompensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $19-$25Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between$19 - $30***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***