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.