Produce Inspector II — Cold Storage

US Foods; Manassas, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is hiring a Produce Inspector II in Manassas, VA. The role inspects incoming produce and inventory to meet quality specs and PACA compliance, working closely with warehouse teams.

Starting rate is $27.75/hr with potential overtime and bonus opportunities. Requires 2+ years in perishable inspection, PACA knowledge, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Training provided within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Min 2 years experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection.
• Knowledge of PACA laws required.
• Completion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Team-player – flexible and willing to learn new things and adapt as the business evolves.

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 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.

Skills

Team-player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

US Foods is hiring a Produce Inspector II in Manassas, VA. The role inspects incoming produce and inventory to meet quality specs and PACA compliance, working closely with warehouse teams.

Starting rate is $27.75/hr with potential overtime and bonus opportunities. Requires 2+ years in perishable inspection, PACA knowledge, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Training provided within 60 days of hire.