What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Inspector - Fresh position at UNFI?
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 Whole Foods Market 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!
PURPOSE:
Inspect all incoming shipments of assigned product groups against USDA Good Delivery Guidelines. Inspects all on-hand produce to
ensure quality meets the highest standard. Verifies all dated products to ensure the shipping date meets customer expectations on
dated products.
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 a product doesn't meet the Company's requirements/standards.
- Conducts daily cooler walks to verify all dated Fresh including dairy, meat, deli, bakery, poultry, and prepared foods inventory has sufficient dating for shipment based on established minimum dating and verify Produce quality, reporting results to the QA Supervisor
- Makes recommendations to management regarding reduction in shrink. May organize shipping schedule for all items having different degrees of maturity, give shipping instructions to the assembly via warehouse supervision.
- Ensures that shipping crews are provided with daily information on lots to be shipped.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess the ability to motivate others to achieve desired results
- Strong analytical skills required for data interpretation and analysis
- Computer skills in word-processing and spreadsheet software preferred
- Possess good communication skills, including verbal and written
- Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
PHYSICAL/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed in a cold storage warehouse/temperature-controlled office environment
- Incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal
- You may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during a normal workday
- Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties
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.
