Produce - Quality Control Inspector II

Produce - Quality Control Inspector II – Jewel-Osco

• 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).

• 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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Quality Assurance

• Retail