Quality Assurance Associate

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Denver, CO, USA
In-Office
17-26 Hourly
Junior
Food • Logistics
The Role
Inspects produce in coolers for quality, dates, damage, labeling, and inventory accuracy. Removes, reworks, or discards distressed products; communicates issues and reports losses or transfers. Assists with inventory counts and instructs handlers on proper truck loading to prevent damage. Requires prolonged manual inspection, frequent lifting, and warehouse mobility.
Summary Generated by Built In

Company:  

US1119 FreshPoint Denver, Inc.

Sales Territory:  

None

Zip Code:

80216

Travel Percentage:  

0

Compensation Range:

$17.31 - $25.96

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.  

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for inspecting the product to identify quality issues and assisting with product repacking as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.

  • Conduct daily walk-through of assigned coolers to check the quality of the product and identify any quality issues.

  • Check dates of product for proper product rotation by date.

  • Remove any distressed product, determine what product needs reworking and what product should be discarded.

  • Rework all distressed/damaged products.

  • Communicate quality issues to buyers, management, and associates.

  • Report all lost products or transfers.

  • Assure that all inventory is properly blocked and labeled.

  • Assist in inventory counts.

  • Instructs handlers in the proper method of loading trucks.

  • All product loaded must be transported without damage

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Prefer High School or GED

Experience
A minimum of two (2) years related experience (knowledge of produce industry preferred).

Skills

  • Ability to operate warehouse power equipment.

  • Ability to interact with others in a professional manner.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

  • General understanding of the shipping procedures of a high-volume warehouse operation.

  • Solid understanding of produce varieties handled in a wholesale operation.

Decision Making Authority
Most important decisions made fully independently:
Identifying quality issues,

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
All work regularly reviewed by the supervisor and manager.
Other Information

  • Some stooping and bending required.

  • Ability to manually inspect produce efficiently for periods of up to or exceeding eight (8) hours.

  • They must be able to move around the work area freely.

  • Frequent lifting of the product up to 50 lbs. during the shift, infrequent lifting to 80 lbs.

  • External Job Posting

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Anticipated Close Date:

11/08/2026

The deadline may be extended in good faith based on business needs.  The posting will be updated when the deadline is extended.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least two years of related experience
  • Knowledge of the produce industry
  • Ability to operate warehouse power equipment
  • Professional interpersonal skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • General understanding of high-volume warehouse shipping procedures
  • Understanding of produce varieties handled in wholesale operations
  • Ability to manually inspect produce for periods of eight hours or more
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds infrequently

Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.

  • Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
  • Pay Growth & Progression — Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.

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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
24,120 Employees

What We Do

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.

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