Location: Watertown,NY, USA
We're excited to announce that Renzi Foodservice and US Foods have joined forces! With a shared commitment to helping foodservice operators across the region succeed, US Foods and Renzi are a natural fit. This strategic acquisition allows US Foods to continue on our journey to become the undisputed best in our industry.
BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER! 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. Wehelp 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.
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 6AM-2:30PM
Pay: $16.62 – 25.00 per hour, depending upon experience
US FOODS® has a lot to offer: • US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded• We are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work • Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week • Paid Training AND Paid Overtime• Service recognition and employee rewards• Excellent Leadership BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.
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®. Great Produce Inspectors are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Produce Inspector strives for integrity and reliability while building trust by working directly with warehouse management to identify and address food safety concerns. What You Bring To The Table
Education/Training: • High School Diploma/ required Related Experience/Requirements: • Make decisions 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 to withdraw products from inventory that does not meet the specifications set by US Foods• Collaborate with replenishment lead on dumps, and 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 pests and rodents before unloading• Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping of fresh produce. Identify any issues with 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 product inventory and performing daily quality inspections for all fresh produce items in inventory
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • 1+ years experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection highly preferred• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language such as to attend trainings, hold conversations, receive safety and job-related coaching, read labels, and enter information on reports if needed.• Must be able to operate electric pallet jack• Must work well without close supervision • 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
Supervision:
None
Relationships:
Internal: Buyers, Warehouse managementExternal: Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory Bodies Why US FoodsUS Foods® helps our customers Make It, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates. Your efforts as a Produce Inspector meet the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in helping our warehouse team make it! We are committed to compensation and benefits that respect and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work. At US Foods®, we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.
The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation range for this role is $16.62 – 25.00 per hour. Benefits for this role 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: