Produce Perishable Inspector

Produce Perishable Inspector page is loaded## Produce Perishable Inspectorlocations:
Sheboygan, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-265639### ##

Position Overview As a Perishables Inspector, you are responsible for the daily inspection of inbound and outbound product. This includes but is not limited to: monitoring product expiration dates or best use date; monitoring product for proper slotting and addressing product issues with the supervisor or manager. Primary purpose of this position is to ensure that all perishable quality and food safety specifications are adhered to.

This encompasses both company procurement quality specifications, customer's quality specifications (if applicable) and government regulations controlled in accordance with US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) guidelines.##

Job Description
* Inspect produce inbound deliveries into company facility for quality, weight, sizing, color, date code requirements and proper labeling of products. Inspect quality of outbound produce within the slots ensuring product is in specification of customer requirements. Update (overages or shortages) and send reports to procurement if applicable.
* Work closely with quality control inspectors, receiving clerks, and warehouse operation supervisor on inbound truck load deliveries into the C&S perishables facility to ensure timely deliveries and quality produce is received. Communicate inbound receiving issues to procurement and warehouse management to regulate and facilitate the receiving dock flow operations. Communicate issues and concerns from specific vendors to buyers, category management and quality control manager to remain in compliance with quality specifications and food safety regulations.
* Supervise USDA federal inspections requested for the facility. Notify appropriate parties of issues discovered during initial inbound inspection process. File inbound inspection reports and complete write-ups in a timely manner.
* Monitor warehouse activities that may affect product quality and safety to include ensuring that pallet receipt date tags are routinely checked by distribution center receivers ensuring proper flow of paperwork, i.e.: discrepancies in the count of product and checking truck manifests for accuracy.
* Audit inventory levels and rotation to assure that products meet company freshness and quality standards, and advise responsible parties of any concerns impairing the quality or products. Strive to maintain quality levels across the supply chain.
* Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to maintaining relationships with internal customers (procurement and warehouse operations), ensuring steady and consistent movement at the dock to ensure optimum freshness, cross-training with other facilities to provide coverage if needed.

* Travel Required:

No
** Environment and Schedule
*** Warehouse:
Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
* Warehouse:
Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)
* Warehouse:
Freezer (-20F to 0F)
* Hiring for 1st shift (
** 5AM to 1PM)
** or 2nd shift (10:30AM-7PM)
* Required to work 2 Sundays per month
** Skills
* ** Specialized Knowledge:
Knowledge of USDA standards for meat and produce, PACA regulations, State DEC, HACCP standards for seafood and customer specifications a plus but not required
* Special

Skills:

USDA produce certification or HACCP certification a plus but not required. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
* Physical abilities:
Operate equipment as necessary, Ability to stand for extended period of times
** We offer
*** Weekly Pay
* Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision,
* Company matched 401k
* PTO and Holiday Pay offered
* Career Progression Opportunities
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Employee Health & Wellness program
* Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
* Employee Assistance Program
** Years Of Experience
*** 2-5 years of wholesale/warehouse experience## Qualifications Attendance, High School Diploma - General Studies, Initiative, Productivity, Quality, Safety, Values## Shift2nd Shift (United States of America)## Company Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLC## About Our Company…