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Wakefern Food Corp. · 2 weeks ago

Quality Assurance Product Inspector (Produce)

Elizabeth, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$62K/yr - $62K/yr

3+ years exp

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States, supporting its members' retail operations. The Product Inspector position is responsible for performing inspections of inbound perishable foods to ensure quality, wholesomeness, and proper labeling according to established standards and regulations.

Food and BeverageRetailRetail Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Carly Costanza, MBA

Responsibilities

Inspects all inbound deliveries to ensure the purchased goods conform to all established product specifications, standards, and grade requirements

Performs random organoleptic inspections of inbound goods to assure the quality, grade, and wholesomeness of the product

Inspects all inbound deliveries for cleanliness and soundness of the transportation vehicle and the absence of cross contamination

Monitors product temperatures by means of physical probing of goods and observation of time and temperature recording devices

Verifies the weights and counts of received goods

Examines all packaging for proper labeling and enforces all packaging and labeling requirements of the FDA, USDA, and USDC

Monitors products in inventory and storage for quality and safety

Performs daily sanitation inspections of all applicable facilities and warehouses

Gathers and organizes all records and documentation to comply with all regulatory requirements

Monitors all control points, critical control points, and quality control points for each of the food safety and food quality plans for the applicable perishable food facilities

Monitors store returns to determine if credit is warranted and direct operations as to the disposition of the returned goods

Qualification

USDA knowledgeFDA knowledgeSanitation proceduresWMS proficiencyMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsRelationship buildingFlexibility

Required

Four year College degree preferred, or presently enrolled with a minimum of 60 credits, or a minimum of 3 years equivalent work related experience

Knowledge of USDA, AMS Grade Standards and inspection procedures, impacting the Drive for Results competency

Knowledge and understanding of FDA Preventive Controls for Human Food requirements, applying the Stay Competitive competency

Understanding and ability to monitor Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures

Must be able to maintain accurate records and reports

Ability to interact well with Supervision as well as Affiliated Warehouse Associates, applying the Build Relationships competency

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and vendor representatives

Well-developed written and oral communication skills

Skilled in WMS, Rapid, Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Flexibility with regards to work schedule including days of the week, shifts, holidays, and locations. (Hours/Shifts 12:00am-8:00am)

Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 70 lbs.)

Ability to walk the length of the warehouse multiple times throughout the day (back and forth from the docks)

Physical demands include the ability to bend, stretch, extend, tug and pull based on inspection of various products

Ability to work in cold temperatures as low as 33 degrees

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision package

Fitness Reimbursement and Well-Being Program

Corporate Training and Development University

Collaborative team environment

Paid Parental Leave

401K

Matching Gifts and Community Volunteer Involvement

Company

Wakefern Food Corp.

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Wakefern Food Corp. is employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services.

Founded in 1946

Keasbey, New Jersey, USA

10001+ employees

http://www2.wakefern.com

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