Quality Control Inspector

Albertsons Companies • Denver, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Albertsons Companies for an exciting opportunity where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand. We are looking for someone who wants to make an impact and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years’ experience, in addition to education, in one or more of the following: Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Plant Science, Food Science, Horticulture, Floriculture.
• Experience as an inspector with the USDA, private produce inspection company, shipper and/or grower of produce or floral, or retail produce/floral experience. Experience can be substituted for education.
• Ability to determine colors and differentiate between them. Ability to quickly and accurately determine percentages.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Working knowledge of a penetrometer, refractometer and other Quality Control equipment.
• Ability to use a computer to enter and/or retrieve information.
• Ability to use a digital camera.
• Ability to communicate in concise, accurate, timely and professional manner for verbal and written work.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment and workloads.
• Must be a team player capable of working alone or in teams and a good communicator.
• Must possess an acceptable level of endurance and strength as lifting (up to 75 lb.) may be required.
• Must be willing to work flexible work schedules, including weekends and holidays, in a cold (35°F) environment.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all produce and floral items upon arrival at the Distribution Center, per Standard Operating Procedures, to determine if they are in compliance with Safeway specifications.
• Evaluate random samples to determine percentage of defects.
• Determine size/count parameters, package and pallet integrity, pulp and trailer temperatures, overall appearance (internal and external) of product.
• When required, pressure tests, refractometer tests and weight tests are completed and documented.
• Monitor current on-hand inventory and communicate the condition of inventory to the inventory team when quality dictates that action on their part is required.
• Monitor rotation in the warehouse and works with warehouse supervisors to correct any inventory, handling or slotting issues.
• Assist with Banana ripening as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
• medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• sick pay
• PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off
• paid holidays
• bereavement pay
• retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility)
• quarterly bonus

What This Job Offers

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