Produce Inspector - Restaurant Depot
Whitestone, NY 11357
About the Job
Candidate will be responsible for physically performing daily inspections of all incoming fresh produce deliveries.
Related Experience/Requirements:
• Complete reports & pictures & send to appropriate departments within required timeframe. Communicate to buyers & or supervisors all inspections.
• Communicate daily with buyers & supervisor.
• Verify Purchase Order quantities and inspect quality for all inbound perishable loads
• Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping of fresh produce. Identify any issues with warehouse management & or Buyers.
• Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report to warehouse manager and Buyer.
• Responsible for checking for proper rotation of all product inventory and performing daily quality inspections for all fresh produce items.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• 1+ years' experience in produce or other perishable receiving and inspection highly preferred
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language such as to attend trainings, hold conversations, receive safety and job-related coaching, read labels, and enter information on reports if needed.
• Must be able to operate electric pallet jack
• Must work well without close supervision
• 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
Work in conjunction with Buyers & Warehouse management
Benefits for this role include health insurance, paid time off.
Education/Training:
• High School Diploma/ required
Schedule: Monday- Friday, Sunday. 40 hour work week with possible over time.
Pay range: $16.00-$20.00 depending on experience
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