QA Inspector - Fresh

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.

• 4:30am - 3:00pm, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

• 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.

• 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.