Produce Inspector

Merchants Foodservice - Essex, VT

Full-time - Entry Level

Essex, VT

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Produce Inspector plays a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of inventory management within Performance Foodservice. This position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the accuracy of inventories, ensuring quality standards are met, and supporting the overall food distribution process. The role requires active participation in inventory control, reporting, and collaboration with warehouse associates to uphold the company's operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Counts material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies in stock and posts total inventory records.
• Compares inventories to office records or computes figures from records.
• Verifies clerical computations against physical count of stock and adjusts errors in computation or investigates discrepancies.
• Compiles receipts or disbursements of materials, equipment, merchandise, or supplies.
• Monitors inventory rotations and makes recommendations as needed.
• Prepares report(s) such as inventory balances, weekly cycle counts, and production breakdowns.
• Reviews and investigates daily reports.
• Maintains shrink at or below company standard.
• Prepares list of depleted items and recommends survey of defective/unusable items.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1+ years of inventory experience in a warehouse environment
• Ability to communicate information accurately and apply strong math skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and intermediate general computer skills
• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift
• Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish product, from various heights weighing between 10-35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer and dry
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive pay