Albertsons Companies · 12 hours ago
Produce - Quality Control Inspector II
B 1955 W NORTH AVE, MELROSE PARK, IL, 60160, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAlbertsons Companies is seeking a Quality Control Inspector II to join their team. In this role, you will inspect produce and floral items for compliance with specifications, maintain analytical tools, and report quality assurance information to procurement while resolving any quality-related issues in a fast-paced environment.
Food and BeverageFood DeliveryMeat and PoultryRetail
Responsibilities
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 regarding product quality, packs or proper temperatures
Monitor warehouse produce inventory for quality conditions daily and reports older perishable commodities to replenishment personnel
Other duties as required by management
Works a flexible schedule based on inbound shipment days which consists of 7-day inbound deliveries
Qualification
Required
4-year college degree in food science/agribusiness or equivalent related industry experience
Retail produce and floral knowledge and USDA/CFIA Inspection experience
Warehouse/receiving experience
Fresh produce or floral growing, packing and/or harvesting
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
Benefits
Competitive wages paid weekly
Associate discounts
Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.
Company
Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies is a food and drug retailer that helped in the areas of hunger relief, education, cancer research, and treatment.
Founded in 1939
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.25BKey Investors
Apollo
2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2022-10-14Acquired
2020-06-25IPO
Leadership Team
Susan Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Sharon McCollam
President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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