Warehouse Produce Inspector II

US Foods; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the team at a leading foodservice company where you'll ensure the quality of produce from receipt to shipment. This role involves conducting inspections and maintaining food safety compliance while offering a competitive hourly wage and robust benefits. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in produce handling, with a focus on teamwork and flexibility.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in produce or perishables receiving and inspection.
• Completion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, sit and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure produce quality meets US Foods specifications.
• Perform daily inspections of incoming fresh produce and inventory.
• Collaborate with management to address food safety concerns.

Skills

Knowledge of USDA Specs

Team-player

Flexibility

Eagerness to learn

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOIN THE US FOODS TEAM!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

Schedule: Sunday (6am – 12pm); Monday– Thursday (8am – 4:30pm).

$22 / hour Weekly Pay

BENEFITS: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), life insurance, and paid parental leave.

*** MUST BE OPEN TO WORKING IN COOLER WAREHOUSE DEPT. ***

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure produce quality from receipt to shipment meets US Foods specifications.
• Perform daily inspections of incoming fresh produce and inventory in coolers.
• Decide to accept or reject produce at receiving, following PACA laws, and withdraw non-conforming produce from inventory.
• Collaborate with management to address food safety concerns and maintain inspection records.
• Coordinate with replenishment lead on damages, re-work, and dumps.
• Communicate with the team on produce issues, making recommendations on rejections and re-packaging.
• Verify purchase order quantities and inspect inbound loads for quality.
• Inspect inbound trucks for pests before unloading.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs for receiving, storing, and shipping produce; report issues.
• Record temperatures of inbound loads and report violations.
• Check produce rotation and perform quality inspections in inventory.
• Remove outdated produce daily and document dump and damage reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

SUPERVISION: No direct reports

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Replenishment Lead, Drivers, Selectors, Operations

External: Vendors, Suppliers, Third-party Consultants, Regulatory Bodies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years experience in produce or perishables receiving and inspection.

Related Experience/Requirements:

• Knowledge of USDA Specs, Grades, Standards, and PACA laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant hardware/software.
• Completion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, sit and stand for extended periods.
• Team-player, flexible, eager to learn and adapt.