Quality Control Inspector

Albertsons Companies • Tracy, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement department located in Tracy, California has openings for a QC Inspector for Produce/Floral as well as Meat departments. This role involves inspecting produce and floral items per Standard Operating Procedures for compliance with Safeway specifications, using and maintaining analytical tools, and entering Quality data into a database. The inspector will report key Quality Assurance information to Procurement, resolve receiving issues related to product quality and quantity, and work with Quality Control management to reconcile outstanding issues. Additionally, the role includes assisting in banana ripening, working with warehouse personnel on product quality questions, and monitoring warehouse produce inventory for quality conditions.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree in food science/agribusiness or equivalent related industry experience.
• Warehouse/receiving experience.
• Good management skills and ability to relate with diverse workforce.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.
• Basic math skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to differentiate between colors.
• Ability to work in 34 to 38 degree temperatures for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move boxes up to 75 lbs. and up to 6 feet high.
• Ability to work on rotating weekends and flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

• Retail produce and floral knowledge and USDA/CFIA Inspection experience helpful.
• Fresh produce or floral growing, packing and/or harvesting a benefit.
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• quality control inspecting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Inspect produce and floral items per Standard Operating Procedures for compliance with Safeway specifications.
• Use and maintain analytical tools.
• Enter Quality data into database and complete other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Report key Quality Assurance information based on set Safeway standards to Procurement.
• Resolve receiving issues in terms of quality of product as well as quantity on a timely basis to allow proper warehouse receiving.
• Work with Quality Control management to quickly reconcile any outstanding issues so as not to cause out-of-stock conditions.
• Assist in banana ripening.
• Work with warehouse personnel to answer any questions with regard to product quality, packs or proper temperatures.
• Monitor warehouse produce inventory for quality conditions on a daily basis and report older perishable commodities to replenishment personnel.
• Other duties as required by management.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED