About this opportunity
United Natural Foods lists this QA Inspector - Fresh - Mechanicsville, VA opportunity in mechanicsville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Warehouse Quality Assurance Associate
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 Wholefoods 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!
Job Overview:
Inspects all incoming Produce against USDA good delivery guidelines. Inspects all on hand produce to assure Quality meets the highest standard. Verifies all dated product to assure shipping date meets customer expectations
Company Benefits:
Excellent benefits that include: Medical (HSA & FSA), Dental, Vision
Life, Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance offerings
401K Savings plan with company contribution
Paid time off and Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Learning and Development programs
Diversity Belonging Innovation Groups
Safety Gear and Footwear Reimbursement or voucher
Access – Onsite Gym Access
Company picnics and celebration meals
Career Advancement
Performance based pay
Weekly paychecks with option to withdraw early ( )
Pay & Schedule:
UNFI offers a 5 day set schedule 11:00pm – 7:30am
Job Responsibilities:
Inspects all incoming shipments of Produce against good delivery guidelines, reporting results to Procurement
Accepts or rejects Produce based on condition, short weight, transit damage, grade, temperature and other reasons. May reject product without further consultation if product doesn't meet Company's requirements/standards
Conducts daily cooler walks to verify Produce quality, reporting results to QA Supervisor
Conducts daily cooler walks to verify all dated Fresh inventory has sufficient dating for shipment based on established minimum dating. Report results to QA Supervisor
Job Requirements:
Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment
Knowledge:
Able to learn the standards for USDA Good delivery guidelines for produce
Strong knowledge of RF systems
Understanding all paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory
Understanding procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes
Skills/ Abilities:
Strong communication skills; both written and oral applications
Strong interpersonal skills; must be motivated and take initiative
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Solid ability in MS Office Suite, Outlook, Excel primarily
High level of accountability and attention to detail
Good judgement is required as there may be times where direct supervision is not available
Physical environment/ Demands:
Some work is performed in a temperature controlled office environment
Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
Ability to lift between 40-60 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation
About UNFI: We are North America's premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices.
Benefits:
Competitive 401k, Competitive PTO plan, Health benefits - first of the month following 30 days of employment, LTI, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role
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. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Worksite address
mechanicsville, VA, 23116, US
Who can apply
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