Produce Inspector, Distribution Center

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking personnel to inspect all products for grade, condition and quality in the distribution center. responsibilities include inspecting inbound product, assisting in unloading and put-away, and grading commodities for value.

Must read and download TempTales for proper reporting to vendors, attend meetings, and participate in annual inventory. A flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence to all buyers and WFP office.
• Basic math skills for unit conversions and sums.
• Proficient with MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
• Proficient English reading, writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Inspect inbound product and slotted items for quality and condition.
• Assist in unloading, receiving, and preparation for put away.
• Inspect and grade agricultural commodities for value and yield.
• Verify manufacturer numbers, season codes, PLU/UPC.
• Attend Team and Facility meetings.
• Participate in yearly physical inventory.
• Read and download TempTales for reporting to vendors.

Skills

Report writing

Basic math

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Instruction interpretation

English communication

Physical ability

Teamwork

Flexible scheduling

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Job description

Inspect all products for grade, condition and quality. Monitors produce section of warehouse for cleanliness and temperature.

Responsibilities

• Inspect both inbound product and slotted items for quality and condition.
• Assist in unloading, receiving, and preparation for put away, as needed.
• Inspect and grade or appraise agricultural commodities offered for sale to determine value and yield.
• Verify information such as the manufacturer number, season code, PLU/UPC number.
• Attend Team and Facility meetings.
• Participate in yearly physical inventory or as needed.
• Able to read and download TempTales for proper reporting to vendors.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence to all buyers and WFP office
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Basic computer skills, including MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Excel
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Effective oral and written communication, must read, write and speak English
• Ability to perform physical requirements of position
• Ability to work well with others
• Accurate and self-motivated
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the Distribution Center, including nights, weekends and holidays as required

Desired Work Experiences

• Related experience (1-2 years)
• Warehouse experience preferred

The wage range for this position is $25.67-$39.60 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.