ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead, guide and mentor a team of two to four Produce Inspectors in daily operations
• 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• Perform daily date checks and pull all outdated fresh produce from pick and reserve slots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.
Compensation depends 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 $50,000 and $80,000.
This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.
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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
SUPERVISION
• A team of two to four Produce Inspectors
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
• Interact with Replenishment Team, Buyers Drivers, Selectors, Operations and MRO and RSC teams
External:
• Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory Bodies
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Min 4 years experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection required
• Prior supervisory experience strongly desired
Related Experience/Requirements:
• Firm knowledge of USDA Specs, Grades and Standards Required
• Solid knowledge of PACA laws required
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications/hardware
• Successful completion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course
• 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
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