US Foods

Produce Inspector II

US Foods  •  $25/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

The 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.

JOIN OUR US FOODS® TEAM!

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

We are looking for Produce Inspector who will relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

We help YOU make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a UNION position. Starting pay will be fixed at $24.86/hour based on the Collective Bargain Agreement (CBA) in place and will increase as the progression outlined in the CBA once you are hired on.

SCHEDULE: Early Morning Shift

  • Sunday - Thursday
  • 4:30 am - 1 pm

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.

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.

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

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

  • Interact with Replenishment Lead, Drivers, Selectors, Operations

External:

  • Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory Bodies

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Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$24 - $37

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

US Foods

About US Foods

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed.

With 28,000 associates and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.

US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, IL, and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com to learn more.

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Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Rosemont, IL
Year Founded
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