Produce Quality Control Associate

Sysco Corp.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. in Honolulu is seeking a Finance position focused on monitoring the quality of perishable products in the warehouse. You will input order information through data entry and perform related duties to support product quality control.

The role involves daily checks of produce, communication with inventory and buyers, and analysis of variance and spoilage. The position requires strong office skills and attention to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior warehouse, inventory control or merchandising experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Check produce in slots daily to ensure shipping readiness meets standards.
• Communicate regularly with necessary parties on product quality status.
• Coordinate with Inventory Control/Compliance managers and buyers on quality issues to resolve them.
• Monitor variance reports for spoilage, warehouse and truck damage accounting.
• Inspect inbound freight, warehoused and outbound product and document condition.
• Analyze and propose actions to improve Quality Assurance.
• Observe all safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This is a Finance position responsible for monitoring the quality of perishable products in the warehouse on an ongoing basis, inputting order information through data entry while performing other related duties as required. Regularly exercises discretion and in performing duties directly related to the general operation of product quality control.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Check produce in slots on a daily basis to make a certain product that is set up for shipping is up to acceptable standards
• Communicate regularly with necessary parties on the company’s status on product quality
• Communicate with Inventory Control Manager or Compliance Manager and buyers all quality issues and assists them in resolving them to ensure the customer receives the highest quality products possible
• Monitor variance reports for accurate accounting of spoilage, warehouse damage, truck damage, etc.
• Inspect inbound freight, warehoused product, and/or outbound product and document product condition
• Analyze, identify, and propose action to the solution of problems associated with Quality Assurance
• Observe all safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience

Prior warehouse, inventory control or merchandising experience.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, effective written/oral communication skills, strong analytical skills

Decision Making Authority

Most important decisions made fully independently:

Verifies put-away and transfer process performed by the day and night warehouse personnel.

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):

Shrink issues