Produce Inspector- Food Safety QA, Cedar Rapids IA

US Foods Inc. - Iowa City, IA

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


***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

 

Policy on Third Party Unsolicited Resume Submissions

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of US Foods. US Foods will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Employment agencies that have fee agreements with US Foods and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated US Foods recruiter or, upon US Foods authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.

Education/Training: High school diploma or GED required

 

Related Experience: Minimum 2 years Produce or other Perishable Receiving and Inspection Experience Required, Knowledge of USDA Grades and Standards Required

 

Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesMust work well without close supervision, must have ability to work in a cold environment, and must have good oral and written communication skills


Posted: 30+ days ago

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