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

Here's HOW we help YOU make it!

Schedule: Sunday - Friday

Sun: 5am-10am

Mon-Fri 5am-2pm

(average of 40-45 hours/week)

Pay starts at $25-26 per hour

Weekly Pay!

Annual pay increases.

DAY ONE Medical, Dental, Vision

To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

*2% automatic company contribution to 401(k) with company match up to additional 6%! 

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  • Perform daily date checks and pull all outdated fresh produce from pick and reserve slots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

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

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