Quality Assurance Technician

Albertsons Companies • Bellevue, WA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. We have a new vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength with deep local roots, that offers an easy, fun, friendly and inspiring experience, no matter how a customer chooses to shop with us. We want talented individuals to be a part of this journey.
A $60Bn company with 2,200+ stores, 23 distribution centers, and 20 food and beverage plants make us one of the largest retailers in the United States. With stores in 34 states serving 34 million customers, our foundation is our 20 well-known grocery banners with an eclectic and legendary history. Across the nation, we are moving the needle through innovation
The Supply Chain Department has an opening for Graveyard QA Lab Tech. This position is located in Bellevue, Washington
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related science) or equivalent experience preferred
• Ensure Safeway policies, procedures, and workplace safety requirements are adhered to.
• Performance of lab testing procedures as required. This includes Microbial plating, Component Analysis, Environmental Swabbing, and more
• Inspect Equipment and Plant Areas to ensure sanitation and regulatory compliance standards are being met
• Ability to perform sensory analysis on milk and other products produced at the plant
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Extremely attentive to detail
• Can work alone as well as with a team
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills - Know when to report issues to management based on test results
• Excellent Documentation Skills
• Good oral/written communication skills
• Able to multi-task in fast paced environment with limited supervision
• Proficient in Window based PC programs
• Knowledge of HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, & Good Sanitation Practices
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Need good time management skills to balance everyday workload with additional assignments/projects

Responsibilities

• Sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results
• Ensuring that daily records are well kept and maintained.
• Data entry and tracking
• Performing internal audits
• Following hold procedures for products that do not meet specifications
• Must possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's)
• Must willing to work flexible hours
• Must be willing to work overtime when necessary to meet operation and business needs
• Equipment calibration and troubleshooting
• Participate in preparation for all inspections
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Participate in driving continuous improvement.
• Participate in preparation for all inspections

Benefits

• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level