Main 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 with regard to product quality, packs or proper temperatures. Monitor warehouse produce inventory for quality conditions on a daily basis and report 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. 

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

4-year college degree in food science/agribusiness or equivalent related industry experience preferred.  Retail produce and floral knowledge and USDA/CFIA Inspection experience preferred. Warehouse/receiving experience. Fresh produce or floral growing, packing and/or harvesting a benefit. 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.