Produce Inspector

US Foods

. Work directly in conjunction with warehouse management to address food safety concerns .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeAurora • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $27 - $46 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food safety compliance, quality inspections, and inventory management for perishable items. Proficient in communication with warehouse management and vendors to ensure operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Food Safety ComplianceQuality InspectionsProduce ExperienceElectric Pallet Jack OperationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Food SafetyQuality ControlInventory RotationTemperature DocumentationInspection ProceduresDamage ReportingPurchase Order VerificationPest InspectionStandard Operating ProceduresPerishable Item Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam PlayerAdaptabilityFlexibilitySelf-Motivation

Tools & Technologies

Electric Pallet Jack

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

FoodserviceRetailGrower/ShipperPerishable ItemsWarehouse Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly in conjunction with warehouse management to address food safety concerns
Maintain records of inspections
Make recommendations on dump and damage and repackaging
Communicate daily with buyers and warehouse manager on issues related to perishable items
Inspect and verify Purchase Order quantities for inbound perishable loads
Inspect inbound trucks for signs of pest and rodents before unloading
Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures for receiving, storage, and shipping
Identify issues to warehouse management
Document temperatures of inbound loads and report violations to warehouse manager and buyers
Rotate produce inventory and other perishable items
Perform daily quality inspections for perishable items
Perform daily date checks and remove outdated product from pick and reserve slots
Complete daily dump and damage reports and provide them to the warehouse supervisor or inventory control
Interact with vendors, suppliers, third-party consultants, and regulatory bodies

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum 1 year Produce experience (Foodservice, Retail, Grower/Shipper) or similar required
Must be able to operate electric pallet jack
Must work well without close supervision
Must have good oral and written communication skills
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits are available day one
Health insurance
Pre-tax spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability
Employee stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Overtime compensation may be available