Produce Inspector 1

Smart Foodservice Stores; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day one

Job summary

US FOODS is seeking a Produce Inspector 1 in Aurora, IL, with a start wage of $25 per hour. This role works with warehouse management to ensure perishable quality and safety, including inspections, temperature documentation, and proper stock rotation.

The position will relocate to Plainfield, IL by mid-2027. Benefits begin on day one, and the role emphasizes teamwork, SOP adherence, and accurate reporting to buyers and supervisors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year Produce experience (Foodservice, Retail, Grower/Shipper) or similar.
• 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.
• Team-player - flexible and willing to learn new things.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with the buyers and warehouse manager on issues related to perishable items.
• Inspect and verify Purchase Order quantities for inbound perishable loads.
• Inspect all inbound trucks for signs of pest and rodents before unloading.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs for receiving, storage, and shipping; identify issues.
• Document temperatures of inbound loads and report violations.
• Responsible for proper rotation for all produce inventory and perishable items.
• Perform daily quality inspections for perishable items.
• Perform daily date checks and remove outdated products.
• Complete daily dump and damage reports and submit to supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

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.

Our Produce Inspector 1 starts at $25 per hour. Benefits are available day one.

Schedule & Location

Monday- Friday I Start time between 6AM-9AM | Aurora, IL.

This position will relocate to Plainfield, IL by mid- 2027.

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.

***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

SUPERVISION

None

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal : Buyers, Warehouse management
• External : Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory Bodies

QUALIFICATIONS

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

About US FOODS®

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Compensation 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 $27.48 and $45.79.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits 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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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***