QA Inspector - Fresh at United Natural Foods Inc in Centralia, Washington

Job Description:

UNFI is currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Inspector in Centralia, WA. 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!

*This is an entry level position. Shift start time is 3 AM and ends at 11:30 AM. *

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

A GREAT PLACE TO GROW!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.