Produce Inspector - Mid Shift at US Foods

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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$52,000 – $52,000Compensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Distribution, WarehousingIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum 1 year Produce experience (Foodservice, Retail, Grower/Shipper) or similar required
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

Responsibilities

Work directly in conjunction with warehouse management to address food safety concerns
Maintain records of inspections
Make recommendations on dump and damage and repackaging
Physically perform daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries and the inspection of all fresh produce in inventory in accordance with USDA guidelines
Ensure quality that is received from suppliers, stored in the warehouse, and shipped to customers meets US FOODS® standard specifications
Communicate daily with the buyers and warehouse manager on all issues related to perishable items
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Perform daily date checks and pull all outdated product from pick and reserve slots
Complete daily dump and damage report and give to warehouse supervisor or inventory control

Skills

USDA guidelines

produce inspection

food safety

inventory rotation

temperature documentation

perishable goods handling

purchase order verification

pest inspection

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters

1853Year Founded

$340.5KTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.

$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.

Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.

The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.

US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.

Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.

Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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