Quality Control

Main 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.
• Current on-hand inventory is monitored, and condition of inventory is communicated to the inventory team when quality dictates that action on their part is required.
• Maintain rotation in the warehouse and works with warehouse supervisors to correct any inventory, handling or slotting issues.
• Assist with Banana ripening as necessary.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 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 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.
• Willingness to work flexible work schedules, including weekends and holidays, in a cold (35°F) environment.

Qualifications

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following:

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 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 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.
• Willingness to work flexible work schedules, including weekends and holidays, in a cold (35°F) environment.

Skills

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following:

• 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.
• Willingness to work flexible work schedules, including weekends and holidays, in a cold (35°F) environment.

Benefits

We Also Provide A Variety Of Benefits Including 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), Bereavement pay, Retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).

Pay

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include 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).

Pay Transparency

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include 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).

Application Instructions

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you. For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits.

About Us

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!

Our Values

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Contact Information

For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits. Pay Transparency Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include 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).