Produce Inspector II

US Foods; North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Produce Inspector II to perform daily inspections of all incoming produce and inventory to ensure quality aligning with our standards.

You will decide to accept or reject produce based on PACA-compliant procedures, maintain inspection records, verify temperatures, and coordinate with warehouse teams on dumps, re-work, and rotations. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of USDA specs are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in produce or perishable receiving/inspection.
• Working knowledge of USDA Specs, Grades and Standards.
• Working knowledge of PACA laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related applications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming perishable loads for quality and conformance.
• Make acceptance/rejection decisions per PACA guidelines.
• Record inspections and communicate with warehouse team.
• Identify damaged produce and coordinate re-work or dumps.
• Document temperatures and inventory rotations daily.

Skills

PACA laws

USDA specs

Attention to detail

Quality inspections

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

US Foods Produce Inspector Course

Job description

ARE 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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure produce quality that is received from supplier, stored in the warehouse, and shipped to our customers meets the specifications set by US FoodsPerform daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries and the inspection of all fresh produce in inventory within our coolersMake 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 necessaryMake decision to withdraw produce from inventory that does not meet the specifications set by US FoodsWork directly in conjunction with warehouse management to identify and address food safety concerns. Maintain records of inspectionsCollaborate with replenishment lead on dumps, damages and produce re-work decisionsCommunicate daily with the replenishment lead and warehouse manager on all issues related to fresh produce. Make recommendations on dump and damage or repackagingVerify Purchase Order quantities and inspect quality for all inbound perishable loadsInspect all inbound trucks for signs of pest and rodents before unloadingEnsure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping of fresh produce. Identify any issues to warehouse managementDocument temperatures of all inbound loads and report to warehouse manager and replenishment lead any violationsResponsible for checking for proper rotation of all produce inventory and perform daily quality inspections for all fresh produce items in inventoryPerform daily date checks and pull all outdated fresh produce from pick and reserve slotsComplete daily dump and damage report and give to warehouse supervisor or inventory controlOther duties as assigned.***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***SUPERVISIONNo direct reportsRELATIONSHIPSInternal:Interact with Replenishment Lead, Drivers, Selectors, OperationsExternal:Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory BodiesQUALIFICATIONSEducation/Training:High School Diploma or GED requiredMin 2 years experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection requiredRelated Experience/Requirements:Working knowledge of USDA Specs, Grades and Standards RequiredWorking knowledge of PACA laws requiredTechnical proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications/hardwareCompletion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course (within 60 days of hire)Ability to lift 50 lbsAbility to sit and stand for long periods of timeTeam-player – flexible and willing to learn new things and adapt as the business evolvesBenefits 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$25 - $39***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***