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 nearly 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, we provide our customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.
We have an immediate opportunity for a quality Assurance Produce inspector to join our team in Zebulon, NC.
In this role, you will 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, when necessary with replenishment lead on dumps, damages and produce re-work decisions. Key metrics include: customer satisfaction by minimizing returns and customer retention.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Candidate should possess Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years produce inspecting experience or equivalent
- Multiple task management ability
- Be able to set priorities, meet deadlines, and able to accomplish team objectives.
- Candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with computer competency, including Excel & Word.
- Candidate will be able to use cameras or phones to transmit photos to convey issues noted or to communicate good quality to the customers and sales force when appropriate.
