Produce Inspector II

US-Food; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. in Woodburn, Oregon, is seeking a Produce Inspector II to perform daily inspections of incoming deliveries and current inventories. You will decide to accept or reject produce based on established quality standards and PACA-compliant procedures, while maintaining meticulous inspection records.

The role requires knowledge of USDA specs, PACA laws, and MS Office, with a 60-day window to complete the in-house Produce Inspector Course. Lift 50 lbs; work is on-site and union-based.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Min 2 years experience in produce or perishable receiving and inspection.
• Knowledge of USDA Specs, Grades and Standards; PACA laws.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; completion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and to sit/stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming deliveries to ensure quality meets specifications.
• Decide to accept or reject produce per PACA laws.
• Maintain records of inspections.
• Coordinate with warehouse management on food safety issues and recalls.
• Inspect inbound loads for pest signs and temperature checks.
• Document temperatures and report violations to supervisors.

Skills

Produce inspections

Recordkeeping

Team player

Microsoft Office

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

US Foods Produce Inspector Course

Microsoft Office

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.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 ShiftSunday - Thursday4:30 am - 1 pmESSENTIAL 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.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.QUALIFICATIONSEducation/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 evolvesRELATIONSHIPSInternal:Interact with Replenishment Lead, Drivers, Selectors, OperationsExternal:Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory Bodies#LI-JU1Compensation 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/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***