Produce Inspector II

Smart Foodservice Stores; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Smart Foodservice Stores in Boca Raton, FL is hiring a Produce Inspector. Schedule: Monday–Friday 6:00am–2:30pm. Starting pay: $23.50/hour.

You will ensure produce quality from supplier through warehouse to customers and support food-safety processes. Responsibilities include daily inspections, acceptance/rejection decisions under PACA laws, temperature checks, PO quantity verification, and collaboration with warehouse staff on dumps and damages.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Min 2 years experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection.
• US Foods PACA laws knowledge required.
• Completion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course within 60 days of hire.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand/sit for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming fresh produce for quality against specifications.
• Perform daily inspections of inventory in coolers.
• Reject or accept produce at receiving per PACA rules.
• Withdraw non-conforming produce from inventory.
• Maintain temperature and lot records; report violations.
• Coordinate with warehouse and replenishment on dumps, damages, and rework.

Skills

Team-player

Flexible

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

US Foods Produce Inspector Course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

Schedule: Monday -Friday from 6:00am -2:30pm

starting pay of $23.50 an hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure produce quality that is received from supplier, stored in the warehouse, and shipped to our customers meets the specifications set by US Foods
• Perform daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries and the inspection of all fresh produce in inventory within our coolers
• Make decision to reject or accept fresh produce at receiving and ensure appropriate processes are followed that are consistent with PACA laws when a rejection is necessary
• Make decision to withdraw produce from inventory that does not meet the specifications set by US Foods
• Work directly in conjunction with warehouse management to identify and address food safety concerns. Maintain records of inspections
• Collaborate with replenishment lead on dumps, damages and produce re-work decisions
• Communicate daily with the replenishment lead and warehouse manager on all issues related to fresh produce. Make recommendations on dump and damage or repackaging
• Verify Purchase Order quantities and inspect quality 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 of fresh produce. Identify any issues to warehouse management
• Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report to warehouse manager and replenishment lead any violations
• Responsible for checking for proper rotation of all produce inventory and perform daily quality inspections for all fresh produce items in inventory
• Perform daily date checks and pull all outdated fresh produce from pick and reserve slots
• Complete daily dump and damage report and give to warehouse supervisor or inventory control
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

No direct reports

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal : Interact with Replenishment Lead, Drivers, Selectors, Operations

External : Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory Bodies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Training : High School Diploma or GED required
• Min 2 years experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection required
• Working knowledge of USDA Specs, Grades and Standards Required
• Working knowledge of PACA laws required
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications/hardware
• Completion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course (within 60 days of hire)
• 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

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is $23.50

As applicable, this role may also receive appropriate: overtime.

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 $22 - $34

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

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