Job Description

Job Description

Albertsons Companies LLC is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is privately owned with supermarkets across the country that include: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.

The Merced Grocery Plant, located in Merced, CA, has an opening for a Quality Assurance Technician.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Responsible for sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results.

* Ensure that daily records are kept and maintained.

* Data Entry, tracking and interpretation.

* Following QC Hold Procedures for out of specification products.

* Must possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's).

* Will assist in the discipline to maintain a 5-S rating of an "A".

* Be flexible in working hours.

* Equipment calibration and troubleshooting.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

* Participate in driving continuous improvement.

* Must meet with supervisor daily covering on any issues associated with production.

* Monitor all CCP records and frequencies.

* Follow-up customer complaints and correspond with production.

* Manage product specifications.

* Coordinate HACCP team.

* Maintain policy and implement policies and procedures including training relating to GMP's, Food Safety and regulatory compliance.

* Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

* Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.

* Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.

* Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and duties as they relate to food safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

* Minimum Bachelor's degree (Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related science) or equivalent experience.

* HACCP certified, SQF Practitioner preferred.

* Knowledge of Microbiological, Physical, Chemical and Organoleptic Testing.

* Ensure Safeway policies, procedures, and workplace safety is adhered to.

* Implement Plant Sanitation programs as directed by the Quality Management.

* Evaluate trends from test results and develop plans to correct deficiencies and communicate these plans to employees, and management.

* Implement quality control processes/testing to meet the expectations of Safeway quality standards and ensure that the product(s) are within specification.

* Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.

* Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Utilize and maintain inventory on laboratory and sanitation supplies.

* Good oral/written communication skills.

* Able to multi-task in fast paced environment with limited supervision.

* Proficient in window-based PC programs.

* Lab Test Equipment/Maintenance.

* Knowledge of HACCP.

* Must follow current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Sanitation Practices, Food Safety and Occupational Safety.

* Ability to lift 50lbs.

* Good Time Management and customer service oriented.

Respond to: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting www.CareersAtSafeway.com on your computer or mobile device.

Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies LLC. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.

The Albertsons Companies LLC policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status.

We support a drug-free workplace -- all applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test before they are hired.

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