Quality Control Inspector

Albertsons Companies•Tracy, CA

5h•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. Respond to: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting www.safeway.com/careers on your computer or mobile device. The Safeway policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status. We support a drug-free workplace -- all applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test before they are hired. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 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. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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.