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US Foods

Produce Inspector - Centennial

Centennial, CO

CO Salary Range: USD 18.78 - 31.29 per hour

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

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.

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  • 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.

The following information is provided in accordance with the Colorado Pay Equity Act. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. In Colorado, the expected compensation for this role is between $18.78 and $31.29 USD Hourly. This role is also eligible for overtime compensation. 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: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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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

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Client-provided location(s): Centennial, CO, USA
Job ID: US_FOOD-R254859
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • BIPOC founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led

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