Produce Quality Assurance Inspector

UNFI is currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Inspector in West Sacramento, CA. In this role, you will inspect all incoming shipments of assigned product groups, as well as products stored in the warehouse.

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic, and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better-for-you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family-owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today!

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 10am – 6:30pm

Here is some of what your day-to-day will look like:

• Inspects all incoming shipments of assigned product groups, as well as products stored in the warehouse, may rate products according to Company and USDA specifications
• Maintains necessary inspections and rejection records
• Accepts or rejects product based on condition, short weight, transit damage, grade, temperature, and other reasons
• May reject product without further consultation if a product doesn’t meet Company’s requirements/standards
• Spot-checks frozen foods to ensure that it complies with the Company’s standards and specifications
• Maintains necessary rejection records
• Informs buyers on product quality as necessary
• Prepares warehouse condition reports as requested
• May organize shipping schedule for all items having different degrees of maturity, gives shipping instructions to the assembly via warehouse supervision
• Determines the dollar cost and cause of warehouse shrink due to spoilage
• Makes recommendations to management regarding reduction in shrink
• Maintains logs and records of spoilage, including information on overbuying, lack of retail performance, weak produce, etc.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly recaps for review by management
• Ensures that appropriate personnel are trained in the proper handling, storage, rotation, and selection of produce to be shipped to the retail units
• Ensures that shipping crews are provided with daily information on lots to be shipped
  
  

Who should apply?

• Must have experience with quality assurance in a produce or meat department
• Must possess the ability to motivate others to achieve desired results
• Strong analytical skills required for data interpretation and analysis
• Computer skills in word-processing and spreadsheet software preferred
• Possess good communication skills, including verbal and written
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
  
  

Physical/Work Environment

• Some work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
• Incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal
• You may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during a normal workday
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties
  
  

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.