Produce Inspector Supervisor

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The Produce Inspector Supervisor leads a team of two to 4 Produce Inspectors performing daily inspections of all incoming deliveries and existing produce inventories to ensure product meets established quality specifications. The Produce Inspector Supervisor oversees the decision to accept or reject produce based on processes consistent with PACA laws, driving customer satisfaction and minimizing returns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Lead, guide and mentor a team of two to four Produce Inspectors in daily operations
• 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 with replenishment lead on dumps, damages and produce re-work decisions
• Communicate daily with the replenishment lead and warehouse manager on all issues related to fresh produce. Make recommendations on dump and damage or repackaging
• Verify Purchase Order quantities and inspect quality 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 of fresh produce. Identify any issues to warehouse management
• Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report to warehouse manager and replenishment lead any violations
• Responsible for checking for proper rotation of all produce inventory and perform daily quality inspections for all fresh produce items in inventory
• Perform daily date checks and pull all outdated fresh produce from pick and reserve slots
• Complete daily dump and damage report and give to warehouse supervisor or inventory control
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION
• A team of two to four Produce Inspectors

RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: 
• Interact with Replenishment Team, Buyers Drivers, Selectors, Operations and MRO and RSC teams

External:
• Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory Bodies

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training: 
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Min 4 years experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection required
• Prior supervisory experience strongly desired
 
Related Experience/Requirements: 
• Firm knowledge of USDA Specs, Grades and Standards Required
• Solid knowledge of PACA laws required
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications/hardware
• Successful completion of US Foods Produce Inspector Course
• 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

This role may also receive annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits for this role may 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.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between

$50,000 - $85,000

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