JOIN OUR US FOODS® TEAM!
Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry
SCHEDULE: Early morning shift with weekend availability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure produce quality that is received from supplier, stored in the warehouse, and shipped to our customers meets the specifications set by US Foods
- Perform daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries and the inspection of all fresh produce in inventory within our coolers
- Make decision 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
Make decision to withdraw produce from inventory that does not meet the specifications set by US Foods - Work directly in conjunction with warehouse management to identify and address food safety concerns. Maintain records of inspections
- Collaborate with replenishment lead on dumps, 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 pest and rodents before unloading
- Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping of fresh produce. Identify any issues to 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 produce inventory and perform daily quality inspections for all fresh produce items in inventory
- Perform daily date checks and pull all outdated fresh produce from pick and reserve slots
- Complete daily dump and damage report and give to warehouse supervisor or inventory control
- Other duties as assigned.
Compensationdepends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.
The expected base rate for this role is between $21.00 and $30.00 per hour.
- As applicable, this role will also receive: overtime compensation
EXCELLENT BENEFITS:Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.
SUPERVISION
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
- Interact with Replenishment Lead, Drivers, Selectors, Operations
External:
- Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory Bodies
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Min 2 years experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection required
Related Experience/Requirements:
- Working knowledge of USDA Specs, Grades and Standards Required
- Working knowledge of PACA laws required
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications/hardware
- Completion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course (within 60 days of hire)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
- Team-player – flexible and willing to learn new things and adapt as the business evolves