Produce Inspector

usfoods; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US FOODS is seeking a Produce Inspector to perform daily inspections of incoming fresh produce and inventory to ensure quality meets USDA guidelines and US FOODS specifications. You will report issues, inspect temperatures, verify PO quantities, and support proactive quality control in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

We offer growth, training, and a culture that promotes from within. Previous produce experience and physical stamina are valued in this role.

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.

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 compliance with receiving, storage, and shipping SOPs.

Skills

Communication

Team-player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Join 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.

BECOME A US FOODS® PRODUCE INSPECTOR!

We are looking for Produce Inspectors who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

We help you make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.

Main Ingredients of the Job!

As a US FOODS® Produce Inspector, you will be responsible for physically performing daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries and the inspection of all fresh produce in inventory in accordance with the USDA guidelines. Our Produce Inspectors will also produce quality that is received from suppliers, stored in the warehouse, and shipped to our customers meets our standard specifications set by US FOODS®.

We help YOU make it! Our Produce Inspectors make $21.00 / hour !!! Generally working Sunday - Thursday) starting at 2:00 pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training :

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year Produce experience (Foodservice, Retail, Grower/Shipper) or similar required

Related Experience/Requirements:

• 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
• Team-player - flexible and willing to learn new things and adapt as the business evolves

This role is eligible for overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• 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

$18 - $28

***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***