FSQA Specialist I - Exports

About The Chefs' Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

Mission: The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:

Curious & Creative

Hungry For Food & Results

Entrepreneurial

Forward Thinking & Flexible

Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)

Position Summary:

The FSQA Specialist I - Exports is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and processing all export and shipping documentation to support the smooth movement of protein (meat, poultry, seafood, produce, etc.) shipments. This position requires strong attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced trading environment.

What you’ll do:

• Must stay up to date on FSIS requirement updates through the FSIS website and communications with CSIs and DVMs
• Will collect information daily of products being shipped out of the country to fulfill FSIS and PHIS documentation.
• Verify that all FSIS applications are accurate and completed in a timely fashion.
• Supervisor to complete FSIS applications and health certificates.
• Utilize label printers effectively for labeling USDA marks with consistency and accuracy
• Must be able to use a typewriter to complete FSIS health certificates
• Will support information collection of products being shipped out of the country to coordinate inspections and certificate request with NOAA.
• Must be able to calculate information of product establishments quickly and efficiently, including weights and case counts for each load
• Will support data collection for produce exports.
• Handle sales team contact and other priority communication using strong time management skills
• Maintain records of critical documentation pertaining to exports which includes phytosanitary certificates, field inspections, Import permits, lab analysis certificates, or any other document as applicable.
• Classify products under the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and global tariff schedules to ensure accurate duty treatment and regulatory compliance
• Conduct and/or review regulatory inspections records as required.
• Investigate, log, track, and trend customer complaints.  Support Corrective actions as needed.
• Support facility compliance with policy and regulations through onsite monitoring and/or verification activities.
• Ability to perform Food safety and Quality Management training per schedule
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives 
  
  

About you:

• Must have experience in exports, with a specific preference in protein exports.
• Background and experience working in an environment and processes regulated by the USDA.
• Speed and accuracy in mathematics are necessary. Ability to perform and verify weight conversions between pounds and kilograms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented with strong time management skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have excellent computer skills with a strong background in Microsoft Office products, specifically proficient in Outlook
• Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to dynamic market conditions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Initiative to research and verify information from multiple reliable sources.
  
  

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits:

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
  

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.