QA Inspector

Sysco Corp.; Arcadia (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Southeast Florida, LLC is seeking a Finance-position professional to monitor the quality of perishable products in the warehouse, input orders via data entry, and perform extensive customer service duties. You will regularly exercise discretion to ensure operations run smoothly and produce quality standards are met.

Primary duties include daily quality checks, communicating issues, inspecting inbound/outbound freight, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of experience.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of an organization.
• Exemplary listening skills to facilitate effective two-way communication.
• Strong numerical skills with basic arithmetic in all units of measure.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Check produce in slots daily to ensure shipping quality standards.
• Communicate quality issues to buyers and assist in resolutions.
• Ensure proper product rotation and report rotation problems to stockers/supervisors.
• Monitor variance reports for spoilage, damage, and related metrics.
• Provide friendly, efficient customer service to internal/external customers.
• Inspect inbound/outbound freight and document product condition.
• Correspond with relevant parties about product quality status.
• Analyze quality issues and propose corrective actions.
• Observe all safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Report writing

Public speaking

Active listening

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company: US0032 Sysco Southeast Florida, LLC

Zip Code: 33404

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

JOB SUMMARY

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check produce in slots daily to make certain product that is set up for shipping is up to acceptable standards.
• Communicate with buyers all quality issues and assists them in resolving them to ensure the customer receives the highest quality products possible.
• Ensure products are being rotated properly during daily slot checking, and communicate any problems with rotation to the stockers and/or supervisors responsible.
• Monitor variance reports for accurate accounting of spoilage, warehouse damage, truck damage, etc.
• Greet all internal and external customers in a friendly and efficient manner to ensure that proper customer service is maintained and customer satisfaction and organizational efficiency are enhanced.
• Inspect inbound freight, warehoused product, and/or outbound product and document product condition.
• Correspond regularly with necessary parties on the company's status on product quality.
• 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 equivalent.

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of experience.

Professional Skills

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of an organization.
• Must have exemplary listening skills to facilitate effective two- way communication.
• Can add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.