Meat Receiving & Quality Assurance Lead

Ralphs; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a role responsible for executing receiving inspections in the meat warehouse and coordinating with Meat and Deli Merchandising to enforce quality specs on all incoming products. You will perform yield tests, file claims, ensure proper disposition of suspect product, and support recall procedures.

The position requires leadership, strong communication, thorough record-keeping, and the ability to operate day and night shifts while maintaining sanitation and maximum shelf life."

Qualifications

• Computer skills include Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to take on tasks outside of their expertise.
• Strong oral defense skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to achieve objectives through others.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the execution of the receiving inspection in the meat warehouse.
• Work with meat merchandising, deli merchandising and meat procurement to enforce quality specifications covering all incoming products, performing yield tests and filing product claims when necessary.
• Insure that the meat or deli merchandiser is involved in the disposition of suspect product, and that they are aware of the problem areas having an adverse affect on quality.
• Coordinate and communicate activities surrounding the proper handling of product under recall or withdrawal notices.
• Provide meat procurement with information related to quality levels of incoming products.
• Organize and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record keeping system.
• Insure weight control by taking product weight checks.
• Provide the Accounting Department information concerning bill backs to insure that proper deductions are made when appropriate.
• Maintain sanitation and bacteriological controls to insure maximum food safety.
• Both day and night operations are to be conducted to insure that predetermined quality levels and procedures are maintained through the total distribution function.
• Provide surveillance information to Meat Merchandising and Deli Merchandising to insure that proper rotation is maintained and product is shipped with minimum store-level shelf life.
• Monitor the accuracy of quality-related distribution center equipment to include scales and thermometers.
• Be aware of proper handling procedures for various products to insure maximum shelf life.
• Assist distribution center management in monitoring daily receiving procedures, handling, and slotting of product; notify perishable warehouse manager of any associates that need further training.
• Focus on shrink management in the distribution center.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Leadership

Adaptability

Oral communication

Written communication

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kroger is seeking a role responsible for executing receiving inspections in the meat warehouse and coordinating with Meat and Deli Merchandising to enforce quality specs on all incoming products. You will perform yield tests, file claims, ensure proper disposition of suspect product, and support recall procedures.

The position requires leadership, strong communication, thorough record-keeping, and the ability to operate day and night shifts while maintaining sanitation and maximum shelf life."