Compliance Quality Assurance Technician

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. We have a new vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength with deep local roots, that offers an easy, fun, friendly and inspiring experience, no matter how a customer chooses to shop with us. We want talented individuals to be a part of this journey.

A $60Bn company with 2,200+ stores, 23 distribution centers, and 20 food and beverage plants makes us one of the largest retailers in the United States. With stores in 34 states serving 34 million customers, our foundation is our 20 well‑known grocery banners with an eclectic and legendary history. Across the nation, we are moving the needle through innovation.

Location:

Bellevue, Washington

Shift: 4 x 10 hrs, from Tuesday to Saturday, 6 pm to 4:30 am

The pay range is $26.12 to $34.82 per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates will vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Additional premiums for swing and grave shifts are available. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation pay (accrued based on hours worked), paid holidays (7–9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).

• Testing Primary (Friday into Saturday)
• Vacation relief
• Lab maintenance and support in: pilot samples
• Calibration
• Equipment maintenance schedule
• Water testing (facility/filler/finished product 7‑day)
• Environmental testing: air, air blow, surface swabs
• Container testing
• Rennet dispensing
• Data entry
• Sample staging (FMMA, Water)
• Return lap shipments
• Internal audits/inspections
• Lab inventory clerk/receiver
• Sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results
• Ensuring that daily records are well kept and maintained
• Data entry and tracking
• Performing internal audits
• Following hold procedures for products that do not meet specifications
• Must possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• Must be willing to work overtime when necessary to meet operation and business needs
• Equipment calibration and troubleshooting
• Participate in preparation for all inspections
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Participate in driving continuous improvement

• Minimum bachelor’s degree (Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related science) or equivalent experience preferred
• Adhere to Safeway policies, procedures, and workplace safety requirements
• Performance of lab testing procedures as required (microbial plating, component analysis, environmental swabbing, etc.)
• Inspect equipment and plant areas to ensure sanitation and regulatory compliance standards are met
• Ability to perform sensory analysis on milk and other products produced at the plant
• Excellent organizational skills with high initiative and flexibility
• Extremely attentive to detail
• Can work alone as well as with a team
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills—know when to report issues to management based on test results
• Excellent documentation skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment with limited supervision
• Proficient in Windows‑based PC programs
• Knowledge of HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Good Sanitation Practices
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Time‑management skills to balance everyday workload with additional assignments and projects

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

We foster an inclusive working environment where diverse strengths and perspectives are recognized and valued. Our commitment to diversity enhances teamwork, creativity, and mutual understanding.

The Albertsons Companies 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 screen before final employment.

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