Produce Inspector II

US Foods; Woodburn (OR); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Produce Inspector II to join our union workforce in Woodburn, OR. The role focuses on inspecting all incoming produce and inventory to ensure USDA and PACA standards are met; starting pay is $24.86/hour under the CBA with progression per the agreement.

The shift is early morning (Sunday-Thursday 4:30 am–1:00 pm). You will collaborate with warehouse teams, document inspections, and uphold food safety and quality across receiving, storage, and shipping of fresh produce.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Min 2 years experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection.
• Working knowledge of USDA Specs, Grades and Standards.
• Working knowledge of PACA laws.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• 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.
• Team-player – flexible and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all incoming produce deliveries and inventory to ensure specifications.
• Decide to reject or accept produce and document actions per PACA laws.
• Maintain records of inspections and coordinate with warehouse management on safety concerns.
• Communicate with replenishment lead on dumps, damages and repackaging decisions.
• Verify PO quantities and inspect quality for inbound perishable loads.
• Inspect inbound trucks for signs of pests before unloading.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs for receiving, storage, and shipping of produce.
• Pull outdated produce from slots and complete daily dump/damage reports.

Skills

Quality inspection

PACA laws

USDA specs

MS Office

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

US Foods Produce Inspector Course

Job description

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, 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