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Whole Foods Market Distribution Center Produce Inspector - Full Time in Richmond, California
Job DescriptionInspect all products for grade, condition and quality. Monitors produce section of warehouse for cleanliness and temperature.Responsibilities
Inspect both inbound product and slotted items for quality and condition.
Walk coolers and use reporting tools to identify aged, code dated and poor quality products in warehouse.
Assist in the ripening of bananas in the Distribution Center.
Inspect and grade or appraise agricultural commodities offered for sale to determine value and yield.
Verify information such as the manufacturer number, season code, PLU/UPC number.
Attend Team and Facility meetings.
Work with national commodity buyers to resolve problem arrivals including reporting quality issues and monitoring protection, tracking, and reporting losses.
Able to read and download TempTales for proper reporting to vendors.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence to all buyers and WFP office
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Basic computer skills, including MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Excel
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Effective oral and written communication, must read, write and speak English
Ability to perform physical requirements of position
Ability to work well with others
Accurate and self-motivated
Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the Distribution Center, including nights, weekends and holidays as required
Desired Work Experiences
Related experience (1-2 years)
Warehouse experience preferred
The wage range for this position is $24.50 - $33.08 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire.
At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
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Who are we? Well, we seek out the finest natural and organic foods available, maintain the strictest quality standards in the industry, and have an unshakeable commitment to sustainable agriculture. Add to that the excitement and fun we bring to shopping for groceries, and you start to get a sense of what we’re all about. Oh yeah, we’re a mission-driven company too.
Whole Foods Market attracts people who are passionate - about great food, about the communities they live in, about how we treat our planet and our fellow humans - and who want to bring their passion into the workplace and make a difference.
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