UNFI is currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Inspector in Ridgefield, WA. In this role, you will Inspect all incoming shipments of cheese against good delivery guidelines. Inspect all on hand product to assure quality meets the highest standard. Verify all dated product to assure shipping date meets customer expectations.

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: Monday-Friday 5am to 1:30pm (please note that if selected for this role, you will be required to travel to Sacramento, CA for a week long initial training.  We will cover the cost of travel expenses)

Job Responsibilities:

·       Receive weekly French Boat orders

·       Receive French Air Shipments

·       Take pictures of pallets at arrival to track possible shortages

·       Document issues identified at inspection process to Import Manager

·       Work closely with Import Buyer and communicate discrepancies

·       Monitor perishable cheese inventory

·       Items slotted correctly and rotated consistently

·       Highly perishable list of items that require weekly monitoring provided by Import Buyer

·       Document Warehouse procedures for receiving import products

·       Monitor inventory and customer returns for manufacturer defeats and determine if items are sellable and return into inventory

·       Verify quantities of product received against the purchase order

·       Track down missing products as directed by Cheese Category Management Team

·       Receive and track all samples

·       Received and replenish pick location or reserve of all outgoing product

·       Ensure that all labeling of product and pallets are accurate for put-away in proper pick slot or back stock location

·       Keep area clean and debris out of work area, ensuring a safe work environment

·       Track expiration dates

·       Performs other relevant job duties as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

·       Able to operate or be trained and certified to operate lift equipment

·       Knowledge of RF Scanners

·       Good interpersonal and customer service skills

·       Good initiative and problem-solving skills

·       High level of accountability

·       Strong attention to detail

·       Solid ability in MS Office Suite, Outlook, Excel primarily

·       Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS: 

·       Ability to lift to 75 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

·       Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures. 

·       Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment. 

·       Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.  Ability to operate work related equipment

·       Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.