Job Description
We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods! Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success.
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Work directly in conjunction with warehouse management to address food safety concerns. Maintain records of inspections. Make recommendations on dump and damage and repackaging.
BECOME A US FOODS® PRODUCE INSPECTOR!
We are looking for Produce Inspectors who 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, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.
Main Ingredients of the Job!
As a US FOODS® Produce Inspector, you will be responsible for physically performing daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries and the inspection of all fresh produce in inventory in accordance with the USDA guidelines. Our Produce Inspectors will also produce quality that is received from suppliers, stored in the warehouse, and shipped to our customers meets our standard specifications set by US FOODS®.
We help YOU make it! Our Produce Inspectors make $21.00 / hour !!! Generally working Sunday - Thursday) starting at 2:00 pm
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate daily with the buyers and warehouse manager on all issues related to perishable items. Make recommendations on dump and damage or repackaging.
Inspect and verify Purchase Order quantities 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. Identify any issues to warehouse management.
Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report to warehouse manager and buyers any violations.
Responsible for proper rotation for all produce inventory and various perishable items.
Perform daily quality inspections for all perishable items.
Perform daily date checks and pull all out dated product from pick and reserve slots.
Complete daily dump and damage report and give to warehouse supervisor or inventory control.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training:
High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum 1 year Produce experience (Foodservice, Retail, Grower/Shipper) or similar required
Related Experience/Requirements:
Must be able to operate electric pallet jack
Must work well without close supervision
Must have good oral and written communication skills.
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
Grade: N08
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
$17 - $26***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Numbers & Facts
| Location | St Louis, Missouri |
| Industry | Food and Beverage Production |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html |
About Company
As one of America's top 10 largest private companies, we offer talented professionals outstanding opportunities for personal and professional development. We maintain a strong focus on growth in a high-performance environment.
That means your work will be challenging and rewarding. We conduct business in a highly ethical manner and maintain an unwavering commitment to operational excellence, safety and environmental responsibility.
As important, we encourage collaboration and value each member of our diverse and talented team.
US Foods is one of America's leading foodservice distributors to restaurants, healthcare and hospitality facilities, government operations and educational institutions.
We offer more than 350,000 national brand products and our own high-quality private label items ranging from meats to produce to frozen foods.
US Foods is based in Rosemont, Ill., and proudly employs about 25,000 associates in more than 60 locations.
The company is owned by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.