Produce Inspector IIThe Produce Inspector II performs daily inspections of all incoming deliveries and existing produce inventories to ensure product meets established quality specifications. The Inspector will make the decision to accept or reject produce based on processes consistent with PACA laws, driving customer satisfaction and minimizing returns.

This role will also receive overtime compensation.

Work Schedule

Monday

• Friday: 6am - 2:30pm

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Perform daily date checks and pull all outdated fresh produce from pick and reserve slots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.

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.

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

Supervision:

No direct reports

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

*EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status*