Produce Quality Assurance Inspector at Sysco

Portland, Oregon, United States

Sysco Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, Logistics, WarehousingIndustries

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 1 to 3 years of experience
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of an organization
  • Exemplary listening skills to facilitate effective two-way communication
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Solid problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English

Responsibilities

  • Check produce in slots daily to make certain product that is set up for shipping is up to acceptable standards
  • Communicate with buyers all quality issues and assists them in resolving them to ensure the customer receives the highest quality products possible
  • Ensure products are being rotated properly during daily slot checking, and communicate any problems with rotation to the stockers and/or supervisors responsible
  • Monitor variance reports for accurate accounting of spoilage, warehouse damage, truck damage, etc
  • Greet all internal and external customers in a friendly and efficient manner to ensure that proper customer service is maintained and customer satisfaction and organizational efficiency are enhanced
  • Inspect inbound freight, warehoused product, and/or outbound product and document product condition
  • Correspond regularly with necessary parties on the company's status on product quality
  • Analyze, identify, and propose action to the solution of problems associated with Quality Assurance
  • Observe all safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies

Skills

Quality Assurance
Data Entry
Customer Service
Product Inspection
Inventory Rotation
Variance Reporting
Freight Inspection
Problem Solving

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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