Location: Whitestone,NY, USA
Candidate will be responsible for physically performing daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries. Related Experience/Requirements: • Complete reports & pictures & send to appropriate departments within required timeframe. Communicate to buyers & or supervisors all inspections. • Communicate daily with buyers & supervisor. • Verify Purchase Order quantities and inspect quality for all inbound perishable loads • Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping of fresh produce. Identify any issues with warehouse management & or Buyers. • Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report to warehouse manager and Buyer. • Responsible for checking for proper rotation of all product inventory and performing daily quality inspections for all fresh produce items. 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 Work in conjunction with Buyers & Warehouse management Benefits for this role include health insurance, paid time off. Education/Training: • High School Diploma/ required Schedule: Monday- Friday, Sunday. 40 hour work week with possible over time. Pay range: $16.00-$20.00 depending on experience ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***