Produce Quality Assurance Specialist

Sysco; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a diligent Warehouse Quality Control Associate to monitor perishable product quality in the Des Plaines warehouse. You will input orders via data entry, perform extensive customer service duties, and support daily quality operations with discretion and independent judgment.

Responsibilities include inspecting inbound/outbound product, rotating stock, communicating quality issues to buyers and staff, and documenting condition while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in quality control or warehouse operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interact with buyers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Check produce in slots daily to ensure shipping-quality products.
• Communicate quality issues to buyers and assist in resolutions.
• Ensure product rotation during slot checks and report rotation problems.
• Monitor variance reports for spoilage, warehouse, and truck damage.
• Greet customers and maintain high levels of service and efficiency.
• Inspect inbound freight, warehoused, and outbound product; document condition.
• Correspond with necessary parties on product quality status.
• Analyze and propose solutions for quality assurance problems.
• Observe all safety, sanitation policies and rules.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Quality assurance

English proficiency

Basic math

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Sysco is seeking a diligent Warehouse Quality Control Associate to monitor perishable product quality in the Des Plaines warehouse. You will input orders via data entry, perform extensive customer service duties, and support daily quality operations with discretion and independent judgment.

Responsibilities include inspecting inbound/outbound product, rotating stock, communicating quality issues to buyers and staff, and documenting condition while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.