Quality Control Inspector I

  • Safeway
  • Spokane, Washington
  • Full Time

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

35 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 companys 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

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.

Job ID: 515151423
Originally Posted on: 3/27/2026

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