Produce Inspector 1

US Foods, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day one

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. in Aurora, IL is seeking a Produce Inspector 1 to join our team and help maintain food safety in our distribution operations.

The role will relocate to Plainfield, IL by mid-2027, with duties including monitoring perishable goods, documenting temperatures, and coordinating with buyers and warehouse staff. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of produce experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• 1 year of produce experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with buyers and warehouse manager about perishable items; advise on dump, damage, or repackaging.
• Inspect inbound perishable loads and verify PO quantities.
• Inspect inbound trucks for signs of pests before unloading.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs for receiving, storage and shipping; report issues.
• Document temperatures and report violations to management.
• Rotate produce inventory and perform daily quality inspections.
• Perform daily date checks and remove outdated product.
• Complete daily dump and damage reports for supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Aurora IL

Plainfield IL

Full time

R283941

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

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

About US FOODS®

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue.

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.

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/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/** Age/Genetic Information EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/** Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status

US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.