Produce Inspector

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! Work directly in conjunction with warehouse management to address food safety concerns. Maintain records of inspections. Make recommendations on dump and damage and repackaging. BECOME A US FOODS TEAM MEMBER! We are looking for Produce Inspectors who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS family. We help you make it! US FOODS is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus. US FOODS has a lot to offer: * US FOODS is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded * We are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work * Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week * Paid Training AND Paid Overtime * Service recognition and employee rewards * Excellent Leadership BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier () Main Ingredients of the Job! As a US FOODS Produce Inspector, you will be responsible for physically performing daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries and the inspection of all fresh produce in inventory in accordance with the USDA guidelines. Our Produce Inspectors will also produce quality that is received from suppliers, stored in the warehouse, and shipped to our customers meets our standard specifications set by US FOODS. Great Produce Inspectors are crucial to the US FOODS team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Produce Inspector strives for integrity and reliability while building trust by working directly with warehouse management to identify and address food safety concerns. What you bring to the table Education/Training: * High School Diploma/ required Related Experience/Requirements: * Make decisions to reject or accept fresh produce at receiving and ensure appropriate processes are followed that are consistent with PACA laws when a rejection is necessary to withdraw products from inventory that does not meet the specifications set by US Foods * Collaborate with replenishment lead on dumps, and damages and produce re-work decisions * Communicate daily with the replenishment lead and warehouse manager on all issues related to fresh produce. * Make recommendations on dump and damage or repackaging * Verify Purchase Order quantities and inspect quality for all inbound perishable loads * Inspect all inbound trucks for signs of pests and rodents before unloading * Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping of fresh produce. Identify any issues with warehouse management * Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report to warehouse manager and replenishment lead any violations * Responsible for checking for proper rotation of all product inventory and performing daily quality inspections for all fresh produce items in inventory Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * 2 years' experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection preferred Your efforts as a Produce Inspector mee the foundation that defines US FOODS success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service. Stay updated by following US Foods on any of our social media platforms at the bottom of the page! #LI-EO1 * EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*

Created: 2024-10-22