Quality Assurance Inspector - Muncie, IN

Save A Lot•Yorktown, IN

10d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Assurance Inspectors ensure that incoming produce meets company standards and USDA guidelines. The role works closely with distribution center management, procurement, and retail operations to support decisions and build confidence in the quality assurance program. It is a fast-paced, high-pressure position with a Sunday through Thursday schedule and a 2:00 AM start.

Requirements

Good communication skills and the ability to negotiate and explain inspection findings when products do not meet Save A Lot specifications.
Successfully complete Save A Lot Quality Assurance Inspector training and certification.
Two years of grocery handling experience, with an emphasis on produce and/or retail experience.
Strong observation, record-keeping, and communication skills.
Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment.
Understanding of inventory tracking systems.
Proficiency with email.
Ability to read and understand government regulations.
Ability to calculate percentages, use and read thermometers, count product, and distinguish color variations when judging product quality and salability.
Skill in handling small tools such as knives, peelers, sizing rings, and band cutters.
Ability to bend, twist, kneel, squat, turn, reach, pull, push, balance, and lift objects up to 85 pounds in a fast-paced environment for extended periods.
Ability to repeatedly transport objects weighing 20 to 85 pounds throughout the shift.
Ability to stand, walk, and move about for extended periods.
Ability to stand and balance throughout the shift while operating industrial equipment.
Ability to push, pull, grasp, twist, and use sawing motions for extended periods.
Ability to work in warehouse heat and cold, including freezers, coolers, and refrigerators with temperatures as low as -15 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to demonstrate, understand, and apply the company's workplace values.

Responsibilities

Inspect multiple inbound produce loads according to Save A Lot specifications.
Monitor sanitation and storage temperatures in the produce area.
Calculate defect percentages, complete daily reports, and communicate findings to the corporate procurement department.
Use quality assurance tools, including reading and calibrating thermometers.
Apply training and visual aids to distinguish color variations when assessing product quality.
Read and understand government regulations and variations that apply specifically to Save A Lot.
Operate warehouse equipment safely and in accordance with Save A Lot standard operating procedures.
Participate in continuing quality assurance education, including certifications and web-based training.
Communicate daily with the procurement team about product specifications, in-house product condition, product age, and vendor-managed inventories.
Communicate with retail partners when appropriate.