Produce Quality Assurance Specialist

Saval Foodservice

Wesley Grove (MD)

Hybrid

USD 50,000 - 61,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K +Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Saval Foodservice is seeking a dependable, proactive candidate to join our team in a hybrid quality control and warehouse/inventory role. You will inspect produce quality on arrival, work closely with purchasing and warehouse teams, and ensure readiness for inbound product.

The position requires 4+ years in wholesale produce, proficiency in Excel/Word/Outlook, and the ability to lift 65 lbs in a cold storage setting. Valid driver’s license and strong teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
English fluency required; Spanish fluency or conversational ability is a strong plus.
Able to lift up to 65 lbs overhead (i.e., full watermelon box).
Comfortable working in a cold storage facility
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean, ongoing driving record.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Inspect and evaluate the quality of produce upon arrival from various locations.
Communicate daily with purchasing team and warehouse manager regarding product quality, inventory levels, and replenishment needs.
Coordinate with buyers and warehouse team to ensure readiness for inbound product.
Break down mixed loads and store products properly in assigned cooler slots.
Maintain accurate documentation related to product quality and inventory.
Assist in general warehouse operations as needed.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Lifting 65 lbs

Cold storage

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Consider a career in food! As a division of Saval Foodservice, we believe that we have a corporate and social responsibility to give back and support our local community through philanthropic initiatives and partnerships with local nonprofits and trade organizations.

Saval Foods is proud to have been named by the Baltimore Business Journal as the #1 Company to work for in the Baltimore Region.

In 2020 alone, Saval Foodservice worked to distribute and donate over 15,000 boxes of food goods in partnership with Johns Hopkins.

One of our most successful Saval Cares Initiatives is our annual charity golf tournament that has raised over $500,000 for the Children’s Cancer Foundation since its inception over 20 years ago.

We’re a proud allied member of the Restaurant Association of Maryland, the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, UniPro Buying Group, and the International Association of Foodservice Distributors.

Job Description:

Dependable, proactive, and experienced individual to join our team in a hybrid quality control and warehouse/inventory role.

Responsibilities:

Inspect and evaluate the quality of produce upon arrival from various locations.
Communicate daily with purchasing team and warehouse manager regarding product quality, inventory levels, and replenishment needs.
Coordinate with buyers and warehouse team to ensure readiness for inbound product.
Break down mixed loads and store products properly in assigned cooler slots.
Maintain accurate documentation related to product quality and inventory.
Assist in general warehouse operations as needed.

Why Saval Foodservice?

While Saval does big business, the feel of working for Saval is intentionally small. As an independent company with experienced and accessible management, we’re able to make improvements, address issues, and update systems quickly and efficiently. As an employee of Saval, you will help us deliver on our promise of exceptional service to our restaurant and hospitality customers.

Corporate Social Responsibility

At Saval, we believe that we have a responsibility to give back and support our local community through philanthropic initiatives and partnerships with local nonprofits and trade organizations.

In 2020 alone, Saval Foodservice worked to distribute and donate over 15,000 boxes of food goods in partnership with Johns Hopkins.

Our operations team is led by Senior Vice President Gary Peisach, who is a sitting board member of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, a non-profit that tackles feeding impoverished and elderly clients in the Baltimore region.

One of our most successful Saval Cares Initiatives is our annual charity golf tournament that has raised over $350,000 for the Children’s Cancer Foundation since its inception over 19 years ago.

The Benefits of Working for Saval Foodservice

We want our employees to feel they can grow with us. Many companies claim their benefits are “comprehensive”, but we’ve taken a whole-human and whole-company approach to employee benefits.

Our Employee Assistance Program is robust and offers a variety of support services like Mental Health Counseling, Legal Advice, Travel Assistance and more.

Take control of your health with our robust options for health, dental and vision insurance, or create a custom plan with additional AFLAC or FSA benefits.

Full Time

Full Time, Monday-Friday

qualifications:

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
English fluency required; Spanish fluency or conversational ability is a strong plus.
Able to lift up to 65 lbs overhead (i.e., full watermelon box).
Comfortable working in a cold storage facility
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean, ongoing driving record.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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