QA Inspector - Fresh

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today.

Job Overview

Inspects all incoming Produce against USDA good delivery guidelines. Inspects all on hand produce to assure Quality meets the highest standard. Verifies all dated product to assure shipping date meets customer expectations

What does it mean to be a part of the Quality Assurance team?

This team plays a pivotal role in inspecting all incoming shipments within various food and products throughout the warehouse and being stored within it. This role will rate food and products according to company and USDA guidelines, accepting or rejecting products based on condition, damage, and temperature. You will maintain necessary records, inform buyers on product quality, and ensure you are working with management to reduce waste. You will be trained and will train personnel on proper food handling, storage, rotation, and selection of product.

Job Responsibilities

• Inspects all incoming shipments of assigned product groups, as well as products stored in the warehouse, may rate products according to Company and USDA specifications.
• Maintains necessary inspections and rejection records.
• Accepts or rejects product based on condition, short weight, transit damage, grade, temperature and other reasons.
• May reject product without further consultation if product doesn’t meet the Company’s requirements/standards.
• Learn and comply with SQF and food safety policies.
• Conducts daily cooler walks to verify product quality, reporting results to QA Supervisor.
• Conducts daily cooler walks to verify all dated Fresh inventory has sufficient dating for shipment based on established minimum dating. Report results to QA Supervisor.
• Other departmental needs such as Data entry, return processing, cleaning, sorting, training, and other tasks assigned by management.
• Perform other relevant job duties as required.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Able to learn the standards for USDA Good Delivery guidelines for Produce.
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to operate or be trained and certified to operate lift equipment
• Able to learn Fruit Ripening.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  
  

Work Environment

Onsite Role:

• This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office.
  
  

Physical Environment/Demands

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work-related equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

About UNFI: We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000 employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Benefits

• Competitive 401k
• Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Mentorship program/developmental opportunities
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.