Jewel-Osco
Produce - Quality Control Inspector II – Jewel-Osco
Responsibilities
Inspect produce and floral items per Standard Operating Procedures and Safeway specifications.
Use and maintain analytical tools.
Enter quality data into the 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 product quality and quantity to allow proper warehouse receiving.
Work with Quality Control management to quickly reconcile outstanding issues and prevent out‑of‑stock conditions.
Assist in banana ripening.
Respond to warehouse personnel questions regarding product quality, packing, and proper temperatures.
Monitor warehouse produce inventory for quality conditions daily and report older perishable commodities to replenishment personnel.
Perform other duties as required by management.
Work a flexible schedule based on inbound shipment days (7‑day inbound deliveries).
Required Skills and Abilities
4‑year college degree in food science/agribusiness or equivalent related industry experience preferred.
Retail produce and floral knowledge and USDA/CFIA inspection experience preferred.
Warehouse/receiving experience.
Fresh produce or floral growing, packing and/or harvesting experience is a benefit.
Good management skills and ability to work with a 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Quality Assurance
Industries Retail
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Responsibilities
Inspect produce and floral items per Standard Operating Procedures and Safeway specifications.
Use and maintain analytical tools.
Enter quality data into the 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 product quality and quantity to allow proper warehouse receiving.
Work with Quality Control management to quickly reconcile outstanding issues and prevent out‑of‑stock conditions.
Assist in banana ripening.
Respond to warehouse personnel questions regarding product quality, packing, and proper temperatures.
Monitor warehouse produce inventory for quality conditions daily and report older perishable commodities to replenishment personnel.
Perform other duties as required by management.
Work a flexible schedule based on inbound shipment days (7‑day inbound deliveries).
Required Skills and Abilities
4‑year college degree in food science/agribusiness or equivalent related industry experience preferred.
Retail produce and floral knowledge and USDA/CFIA inspection experience preferred.
Warehouse/receiving experience.
Fresh produce or floral growing, packing and/or harvesting experience is a benefit.
Good management skills and ability to work with a 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Quality Assurance
Industries Retail
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