Quality Assurance Asp

Reduce quality-related losses on inbound shipments as well as current inventory of meat commodities to contribute net profit return to the company. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Provide assurance that all incoming products conform to written and approved quality specifications.
• Perform inspections on inbound product following company guidelines and written specifications.
• Communicate with buyers and the Merchandising department on inventory levels, short-dated product, shrink and other quality related issues on a timely basis.
• File claims on out-of-spec product and follow company guidelines and procedures for filing and recording claims; communicate issues to Merchandising, Procurement and vendor.
• Reject product that is out of temperature or dating guidelines; communicate such to immediate supervisor, merchandising and procurement staff.
• Work with vendor community and WESCO in identifying and correcting any quality issues.
• Keep inspection area sanitized and thermometers and scales calibrated.
• Perform short date surveillances daily on current product at the distribution center.
• Identify improperly rotated product and correct the rotation issue.
• Communicate and work closely with receivers and supervisors on specific receiving needs to expedite the unloading and breakdown of inbound product in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to effectively present information oneonone and in small groups to customers, clients, and employees
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply logic to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions
• Ability to resolve problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency
• Familiarity with distribution center terms and processes
• Proficient computer skills

• 2 years experience in a warehouse environment or equivalent combination of education and experience