Produce Inspector II

US Foods, Inc.

Phoenix, AZ Posted 4/4/2025 Full Time

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 $21 - $30 per hr.

This role will also receive overtime compensation.

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.

The starting rate is $26

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  • Perform daily date checks and pull all outdated fresh produce from pick and reserve slots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

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

JOB LOCATION:
Phoenix, AZ 85043

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