Quality Assurance Produce Inspector

Sysco Corp.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Metro New York, LLC in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Quality Assurance Produce Inspector to monitor perishable products in the warehouse, input orders, and perform customer service duties. This full-time role emphasizes daily quality checks to ensure inventory meets standards.

You will communicate quality issues to buyers, rotate stock properly, review variance reports, and document product condition while upholding safety and sanitation rules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Check produce in slots daily to ensure shipping-quality standards.
• Communicate quality issues to buyers and assist in resolution.
• Ensure proper product rotation and report rotation problems to stocks and supervisors.
• Monitor variance reports for spoilage, warehouse damage, etc.
• Greet customers and maintain high-quality customer service.
• Inspect inbound freight, warehoused, and outbound products and document conditions.
• Regularly communicate the company's product quality status.

Skills

Report writing

Public speaking

Active listening

Basic math

Problem solving

Verbal communication

English literacy

Education

High School diploma

Job description

## Quality Assurance Produce InspectorApply: Sysco Metro New York - Main Office: Full time: Posted Today: R271621**Company:**US0076 Sysco Metro New York, LLC**Sales Territory:**None**Zip Code:**07305**Travel Percentage:**0**Compensation Range:**$20.82 - $31.20The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.**BENEFITS INFORMATION:**For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com**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.**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 Affirmative 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 opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.