Produce Inspector II

Smart Foodservice Stores; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; 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

Smart Foodservice Stores is seeking a Produce Inspector to ensure quality from supplier to customer in our Sacramento facility. You will inspect inbound perishable loads and inventory, decide on accept/reject, and maintain records in compliance with PACA and USDA standards.

Role requires 2+ years in produce inspection, ability to lift 50 lbs, and a willingness to learn. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a US Foods Produce Inspector Course completion within 60 days is expected.

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.
• Working knowledge of PACA laws required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure produce quality from supplier to customers meets US Foods specifications.
• Perform daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries and inventory.
• Make decisions to accept or reject produce and document PACA-compliant actions.
• Withdraw non-conforming produce from inventory.
• Maintain inspection records and address food safety concerns with warehouse management.
• Collaborate on dumps, damages and re-work decisions with replenishment lead.
• Communicate daily with the replenishment lead and warehouse manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team-player

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Produce Inspector course (US Foods)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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.

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• 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***