Produce Inspector II

US Foods; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Produce Inspector II to perform daily inspections of all incoming deliveries and current inventory to ensure quality per established specifications. The role drives customer satisfaction and minimizes returns while working within PACA-compliant processes.

The position is union-based with starting pay fixed at $24.86/hour and progression per the CBA. Early morning shift, Sunday through Thursday, 4:30 am to 1 pm, in Portland, OR.

Qualifications

• 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; PACA laws knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming deliveries and in-inventory produce to ensure US Foods specs.
• Make accept/reject decisions per PACA-compliant procedures.
• Record inspections and coordinate with warehouse management on safety issues.

Skills

USDA specs knowledge

PACA laws knowledge

Team-player

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Produce Inspector Course (within 60 days)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Other relevant applications/hardware

Job description

Join 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.

JOIN OUR US FOODS® TEAM!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

We are looking for Produce Inspector who will relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

We help YOU make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a UNION position. Starting pay will be fixed at $24.86/hour based on the Collective Bargain Agreement (CBA) in place and will increase as the progression outlined in the CBA once you are hired on.

SCHEDULE : Early Morning Shift

• Sunday - Thursday
• 4:30 am - 1 pm

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.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS** : **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.

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 time
• Team-player – flexible and willing to learn new things and adapt as the business evolves

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal :

• Interact with Replenishment Lead, Drivers, Selectors, Operations

External:

• Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory Bodies

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

$24 - $37

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