QA Produce Inspector

Sysco Corp.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. is seeking a Finance-position professional in the Mesa, AZ area to monitor perishable product quality in the warehouse and enter orders while providing extensive customer service.

You will exercise independent judgment related to quality control and work with teams to resolve issues and improve processes. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and mathematical skills, plus the ability to read, write, and speak English and to work safely in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 to 3 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.

Responsibilities

• Check product in slots daily to ensure shipping products meet standards.
• Communicate quality issues to buyers and assist in resolutions.
• Ensure proper rotation of products during daily checks and report rotation problems.
• Monitor variance reports for spoilage and warehouse damage.
• Greet internal and external customers to maintain high service levels.
• Inspect inbound freight, warehoused and outbound product and document condition.
• Regularly update necessary parties on product quality status.
• Analyze and propose solutions for Quality Assurance related problems.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and policy rules.

Skills

Report writing

Public speaking

Active listening

Basic math

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 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 product quality control.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Check product 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.
• Convey 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.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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 Affir

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