Produce Inspector II

US Foods, Inc.

Florida

On-site

USD 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Produce Inspector II in Port Orange, FL. The role involves daily inspections of incoming deliveries and inventory to ensure produce meets quality specs.

You will decide to accept or reject produce in line with PACA laws, collaborating with the warehouse team to maintain safety and minimize returns. The position runs Sunday through Thursday, 2:30 pm–11:00 pm, with a starting pay of $25 per hour.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Min 2 years experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection.
Working knowledge of USDA Specs, Grades and Standards.
Working knowledge of PACA laws.
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.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming fresh produce and inventory in warehouses to ensure quality.
Make acceptance or rejection decisions following PACA-compliant procedures.
Maintain inspection records and coordinate with warehouse management.
Verify Purchase Order quantities and inspect inbound perishable loads.
Inspect inbound trucks for signs of pests/rodents before unloading.
Document temperatures and report violations; ensure proper rotation of inventory.
Prepare daily dump/damage reports and communicate with supervisor.

Skills

PACA laws

Attention to detail

Team-player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Produce Inspector Course

Job description

## Produce Inspector IIApply: Port Orange FL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R283669ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!The Produce Inspector II performs daily inspections of all incoming deliveries and existing produce inventories to ensure product meets established quality specifications. The Inspector will make the decision to accept or reject produce based on processes consistent with PACA laws, driving customer satisfaction and minimizing returns.**The Produce Inspector** II performs daily inspections of all incoming deliveries and existing produce inventories to ensure product meets established quality specifications. The Inspector will make the decision to accept or reject produce based on processes consistent with PACA laws, driving customer satisfaction and minimizing returns.**Schedule: Sunday - Thursday from 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm****starting pay of $25 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. **\\*\\*\\*EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status\\*\\*\\*** **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 Related Experience/Requirements:* 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 timeTeam-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 $25 As applicable, this role may also receive

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