Produce Quality Assurance Specialist

Why 1932 Specialty Produce & Meat?

Consider a career in food! As a division of Saval Foodservice, we believe that we have a corporate and social responsibility to give back and support our local community through philanthropic initiatives and partnerships with local nonprofits and trade organizations.

Saval Foods is proud to have been named by the Baltimore Business Journal as the #1 Company to work for in the Baltimore Region.

In 2020 alone, Saval Foodservice worked to distribute and donate over 15,000 boxes of food goods in partnership with Johns Hopkins.

One of our most successful Saval Cares Initiatives is our annual charity golf tournament that has raised over $500,000 for the Children’s Cancer Foundation since its inception over 20 years ago.

We’re a proud allied member of the Restaurant Association of Maryland, the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, UniPro Buying Group, and the International Association of Foodservice Distributors.

Job Description:

Dependable, proactive, and experienced individual to join our team in a hybrid quality control and warehouse/inventory role.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and evaluate the quality of produce upon arrival from various locations.
• Communicate daily with purchasing team and warehouse manager regarding product quality, inventory levels, and replenishment needs.
• Coordinate with buyers and warehouse team to ensure readiness for inbound product.
• Break down mixed loads and store products properly in assigned cooler slots.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to product quality and inventory.
• Assist in general warehouse operations as needed.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years experience in wholesale produce.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• English fluency required; Spanish fluency or conversational ability is a strong plus.
• Able to lift up to 65 lbs overhead (i.e., full watermelon box).
• Comfortable working in a cold storage facility
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean, ongoing driving record.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  

Monday-Friday.

Recognized by the Baltimore Business Journal as a winning Family Owned Business for 2022.

Learn more about us at savalfoods.com/careers

Saval Foods LLC is an equal opportunity Employer