The Procurement department located in Tracy; California has openings for a QC Inspector for Produce/Floral as well as Meat departments.
Respond to: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting www.safeway.com/careers on your computer or mobile device.
The Safeway 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 test before they are hired.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Responsibilities and Duties
* Inspect produce and floral items per Standard Operating Procedures for compliance with Safeway specifications.
* Use and maintain analytical tools.
* Enter Quality data into 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 quality of product as well as quantity on a timely basis to allow proper warehouse receiving.
* Work with Quality Control management to quickly reconcile any outstanding issues so as not to cause out-of-stock conditions.
* Assist in banana ripening.
* Work with warehouse personnel to answer any questions with regard to product quality, packs or proper temperatures.
* Monitor warehouse produce inventory for quality conditions on a daily basis and report older perishable commodities to replenishment personnel.
* Other duties as required by management.
Qualifications and Skills
* 4-year college degree in food science/agribusiness or equivalent related industry experience.
* Retail produce and floral knowledge and USDA/CFIA Inspection experience helpful.
* Warehouse/receiving experience.
* Fresh produce or floral growing, packing and/or harvesting a benefit.
* Good management skills and ability to relate with 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: The pay range is $27.00 per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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Work Location: In person
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