Us Foods Employment – QA Inspector Produce

Job Description:

The Produce Inspector ensures that all fresh produce arriving, departing or stored at the division is inspected daily to ensure a consistent, high-quality state of product, and that applicable FSQA and compliance standards are being applied in the handling, transport, and storage of the product.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work primarily in refrigerated conditions all day
• Be aware of any USF Compliance Alerts that pertain to the fresh produce category and monitor compliance
• Determine the percent of defects from the representative samples
• Be responsible for the quality of fresh produce items
• Inspect and evaluate returned fresh produce before returning to stock or dumping
• Inspect fresh produce in inventory, when needed.
• Assist in minimizing shrinkage/spoilage of fresh fruits and vegetables
• Inspect incoming fresh produce
• Use and calibrate thermometers
• Possess knowledge of USDA grades and CVF specifications
• Determine compliance to CVF specs, USDA grades, and Industry grades
• Run select representative samples for examination
• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Organize multiple tasks daily and be able to adjust as needed
• Utilize the USDA inspection process when necessary
• Share best practices for proper produce handling with the operations team
• Read temperature recording devices and be able to determine the next steps if temps are out of the acceptable range during transit or at time of arrival
• Work with and communicate effectively with the entire operations and replenishment team s
• Be fully versed on all USF SOPs and monitor compliance
• Execute the QC Sticker Strategy

Qualification & Experience:

• Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years produce inspecting experience or equivalent
• Multiple task management ability
• Be able to set priorities, meet deadlines, and able to accomplish team objectives.
• Candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with computer competency, including Excel & Word.
• Candidate will be able to use cameras or phones to transmit photos to convey issues noted or to communicate good quality to the customers and sales force when appropriate.

Job Details:

Company: US Foods

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Functions: Manufacturing

Job Location: Atlanta, GA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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