Quality Control

Randalls; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work culture

Competitive wages paid weekly

Flexible work schedules

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Safeway in Spokane, Washington is looking for a Quality Control Associate responsible for evaluating incoming deliveries and ensuring products meet quality specifications. You will monitor HACCP documentation, conduct audits, and collaborate with procurement teams to enhance vendor quality performance.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or seafood inspection. Benefits include a flexible work environment, competitive wages, and access to health and welfare benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in food manufacturing, retail seafood, or warehouse inspection environments.
• Experience with HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, USDA and FDA inspections.
• Physically capable of lifting over 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate incoming deliveries and ensure products meet quality standards.
• Conduct audits and monitor HACCP documentation.
• Assist in training warehouse personnel on HACCP and receiving standards.

Skills

Knowledge of Seafood HACCP protocols and COOL labeling requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to audit deliveries

Education

Bachelor of Science in Meat Science, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Food Technology or related field

Job description

Day in the Life

As a Quality Control Associate, the role centers on evaluating incoming deliveries and ensuring products meet all quality specifications and receiving standards. You'll monitor seafood HACCP documentation, collaborate with warehouse and procurement teams, and contribute to vendor quality assurance. This position includes 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 are also part of the role.

What You Bring to the Table

Inspection and Documentation Accuracy

• 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

Training and Quality Assurance

• 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

Technical and Physical Capability

• 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

Communication and Independence

• Demonstrates clear communication across warehouse and management teams
• Exhibits initiative, adaptability, and independent decision-making
• Handles multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced setting

Core Requirements

• 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 – shifts starting as early as 3 am
• 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
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off