Produce Inspector II

US Foods, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Produce Inspector to ensure quality from supplier to customer. You will perform daily inspections of incoming produce and inventory in coolers, and decide to reject or accept items per PACA rules.

You will withdraw nonconforming produce and work with the warehouse team to address safety concerns. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years in perishable receiving, with knowledge of USDA specs and PACA laws and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in produce or perishable receiving and inspection.
• Knowledge of USDA specs, grades and standards.
• Knowledge of PACA laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand/sit for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure produce quality from supplier to customer meets US Foods specifications.
• Perform daily inspections of incoming produce and inventory in coolers.
• Decide to reject or accept produce at receiving per PACA rules.
• Withdraw nonconforming produce from inventory.
• Collaborate with warehouse management to address food safety concerns and maintain records.
• Communicate with replenishment lead on dumps, damages, and repackaging decisions.
• Verify PO quantities and inspect quality of inbound perishable loads.
• Inspect inbound trucks for signs of pests before unloading.
• Ensure SOP compliance for receiving, storage, and shipping; report issues.
• Document temperatures of inbound loads and report violations.
• Check proper rotation of inventory and daily quality inspections.
• Pull outdated produce and complete dump/damage reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

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

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. 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/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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