Quality Assurance Associate - Produce

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong-and our future is even stronger.

For more than a century, we've been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact-because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that's been our promise.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The purpose of the Produce QA is to monitor produce to ensure BEK's quality principles are met and maintained.

* Evaluate produce and document any issues found to ensure quality is maintained.

* Performs duties in the warehouse such as receiving and monitoring ripening area and ripening rooms for cleanliness and proper functioning of equipment.

* Complete paperwork timely and efficiently after quality inspections.

* Report findings to personnel/supervisor to maintain consistent communication among departments.

* Follow BEK Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Guidelines.

* Document any issues with product dates, and handling produce returns.

* Perform daily recaps of work performed with the supervisor

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (Rotating Saturdays)

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

* At least one year of work-related experience preferred; or combination of education and experience

* Food service industry experience preferred

* Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines helpful

* Ability to ready and interpret rules/guidelines

* Basic data entry (10-key by touch) skills

* Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications

* Able to work in extreme temperatures (cold and hot)

* Excellent Organization skills

* Ability to follow instructions

* Good communication skills

* High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in any temperature zone including Freezer, which is 0 degrees ( -10 degrees in ice cream room)
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to work through a +8 hour shift
• Must be able to learn the use of electronic technology.
• Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs.
• Ability to repetitively lift / stack.
• Must be able to lift 30-60 lbs repetitively and heavier items weighing up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to bend at the waist; stoop to reach and squat to lift heavy items in a proper manner and operate lift assisting devices.
• Ability to operate heavy warehouse equipment, such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds
• Must be able to read numbers and product descriptions.

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.