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    US Foods

    Food Distribution

    Produce Inspector

    Garland TX, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time1+ yrs experiencePosted 2w ago
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    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.

    US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468.  You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information.  A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

    https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html

    NOTE: Before you begin your internal job search, please review the criteria you will need to start the process.

    Work directly in conjunction with warehouse management to address food safety concerns. Maintain records of inspections. Make recommendations on dump and damage and repackaging.

    JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM!

    Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

    Schedule

    Sunday-Thursday 10:30am-7:00pm

    Starting pay up to $25

    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.
    • Pull orders for special customers to guarantee exceptional quality.
    • Audit shipping department SOP's and cold-chain practices.

    ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

    SUPERVISION

    • None

    RELATIONSHIPS

    Internal: 

    • Buyers, Warehouse management

    External:

    • Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory Bodies

    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
    • Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $19-$25

    • Benefits for this role may 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.

    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***

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    US Foods

    US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor in the United States. They provide a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other foodservice operators.

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    Industry
    Food Distribution
    Founded
    1977
    Open roles
    606

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