Quality Control

Safeway; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Weekly pay

Earned wage access

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Associate to evaluate incoming deliveries, monitor HACCP documentation, and ensure products meet quality specs and receiving standards.

You will collaborate with warehouse and procurement teams, conduct audits, and support training to uphold safety and labeling protocols. The role requires lifting up to 30 pounds, flexibility with shifts, and occasional store visits for product sampling, with opportunities to travel for vendor visits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meat Science 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

Responsibilities

• Inspect deliveries and ensure compliance with quality specifications and receiving standards
• Assist in training warehouse personnel on HACCP and receiving standards
• Collaborate with procurement teams to improve vendor quality performance
• Conduct audits and log non-compliance with detail
• Support safety and labeling protocols and participate in store sampling as needed

Skills

Microsoft Office

Statistical analysis

Clear communication

Independent decision-making

Time management

Education

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

Job description

A 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
• Physically capable of lifting over 30 pounds and tolerating refrigerated warehouse temperatures
• Adaptable to changing priorities and open to supervisory coaching

Why You Will Choose Us

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• 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 & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.