Safeway · 15 hours ago
Quality Control
Spokane, WA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSafeway is a company focused on quality and customer satisfaction, and they are seeking a Quality Control Associate. The role involves evaluating incoming deliveries, ensuring products meet quality specifications, conducting audits, and supporting training efforts to uphold safety and labeling protocols.
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Responsibilities
Evaluating incoming deliveries and ensuring products meet all quality specifications and receiving standards
Monitoring seafood HACCP documentation, collaborating with warehouse and procurement teams, and contributing to vendor quality assurance
Conducting audits, tracking non-compliance, and supporting training efforts to uphold safety and labeling protocols
Routine coverage of QC functions and occasional store visits for product sampling
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of Seafood HACCP protocols and COOL labeling requirements
Ability to audit deliveries and log non-compliance with detail and precision
Supports inventory quality checks and vendor communication initiatives
Assists in training warehouse personnel on HACCP and receiving standards
Conducts evaluations to ensure operational and safety procedures are followed
Collaborates with procurement teams to improve vendor quality performance
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and statistical analysis fundamentals
Comfortable lifting products up to 30 pounds and working in cold environments
Able to travel for vendor visits, store sampling, and support irregular shifts
Demonstrates clear communication across warehouse and management teams
Exhibits initiative, adaptability, and independent decision-making
Handles multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced setting
Bachelor of Science in Meat Science, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Food Technology or related field preferred
3–5 years in food manufacturing, retail seafood, or warehouse inspection environments
Experience with HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, USDA and FDA inspections
Strong written and verbal communication across teams and roles
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and flexible scheduling
Physically capable of lifting over 30 pounds and tolerating refrigerated warehouse temperatures
Adaptable to changing priorities and open to supervisory coaching
Benefits
Inclusive work culture built on belonging
Competitive Wages paid weekly
Flexible work schedules
Associate discounts
Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
Vacation / Paid Time Off
Company
Safeway
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2014-01-30Acquired
1990-05-04IPO
Leadership Team
Randy N Anderson
Division CFO / VP Finance / Head of Finance - Safeway Northern California Division
Delicia Prater
CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
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