At Premier ProduceOne, our vision is to be the region’s leading produce foodservice distributor while enriching the lives of our employees and our communities. We are looking to add our next Rock Star! We are looking for an entry-level Quality and Inventory Control Associate (QCA) to ensure our facility's product accuracy and quality standards are met.

This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level associate to gain valuable skills and experience and grow into your next career.

• This is a Full-Time permanent position
• Fully Paid training to become the best
• The schedule will be 1st Shift (Early Start)
• Pay is $18.00

What you can expect your workday to look like.

• Utilizing FDA/USDA guidelines to inspect inbound products to meet company standards and provide the best quality product possible.
• Identifying discrepancies resulting from inventory transfers, repacks, and receiving errors to reduce or minimize product loss to remain cost-effective.
• Utilizing FDA/USDA guidelines to inspect on-hand inventory to meet company standards and provide the best quality product possible while minimizing product loss.

Daily duties for each area of responsibility.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• When a product is received, the QCA will document and photograph unacceptable substandard products and submit the documentation to the Procurement Department. Management System (WMS).
• Notifies other members of the QC team and warehouse supervisor regarding any “First-In-First-Out” (FIFO) overrides.
• Determines the condition of all products Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) and tracks product errors that may affect inventory accuracy. Will restock products ensuring the return to inventory protocols are followed.
• Disposes of substandard products and makes appropriate physical inventory adjustments in WMS.
• Removes substandard products out of inventory and completes inventory adjustments. Performs quality inspection on a regular schedule and as needed.

Inventory Control

• Identifies inventory discrepancies resulting from inventory transfers, repacks, or receiving errors.
• Supports month-end inventory process, helps count and reconcile products on hand, and updates WMS.
• Performs inventory counts on schedule, closely manages product slotting, and always remains aware of product locations and labels.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following with full training support where needed.

• Integrity
• Reliability
• Flexibility
• Background in inventory control
• Background in quality control
• Warehouse experience
• Investigative research
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Cycle counting
• Understanding FIFO
• Computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Background in produce preferred but not required
• Motorized pallet jack and forklift skills are preferred but not required

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive list of benefits. We will pay 100% for your short-term disability and Life Insurance. Medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, vacation, and paid time off are available after completing a 90-day probationary period.

Work for the best. Apply today!

Drug screening and background checks are performed on all candidates.

Premier ProduceOne is an equal-opportunity employer.

We are a federal contractor and comply with E-Verify.