Produce Quality Inspector II

US Foods, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Produce Inspector to ensure quality from supplier to customer. You will perform daily inspections of incoming produce and inventory in coolers, and decide to reject or accept items per PACA rules.

You will withdraw nonconforming produce and work with the warehouse team to address safety concerns. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years in perishable receiving, with knowledge of USDA specs and PACA laws and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in produce or perishable receiving and inspection.
• Knowledge of USDA specs, grades and standards.
• Knowledge of PACA laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand/sit for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure produce quality from supplier to customer meets US Foods specifications.
• Perform daily inspections of incoming produce and inventory in coolers.
• Decide to reject or accept produce at receiving per PACA rules.
• Withdraw nonconforming produce from inventory.
• Collaborate with warehouse management to address food safety concerns and maintain records.
• Communicate with replenishment lead on dumps, damages, and repackaging decisions.
• Verify PO quantities and inspect quality of inbound perishable loads.
• Inspect inbound trucks for signs of pests before unloading.
• Ensure SOP compliance for receiving, storage, and shipping; report issues.
• Document temperatures of inbound loads and report violations.
• Check proper rotation of inventory and daily quality inspections.
• Pull outdated produce and complete dump/damage reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Produce Inspector to ensure quality from supplier to customer. You will perform daily inspections of incoming produce and inventory in coolers, and decide to reject or accept items per PACA rules.

You will withdraw nonconforming produce and work with the warehouse team to address safety concerns. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years in perishable receiving, with knowledge of USDA specs and PACA laws and proficiency in Microsoft Office.