Job Description

Requisition ID: 189516
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: Quality Control
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-TimeCountry: Canada (CA)
Province: British Columbia
City: Surrey
Location: 0052 Campbell Heights RSC
Postal Code:Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canadaxe2x80x99s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better xe2x80x93 great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.Ready to Make an impact?Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Fresh Produce Inspector to join our team based in Surrey, BC. Our Retail Support Centre is open 7 days a week and this position will work 5 shifts comprised of weeknights and weekends from 3:00 pm xe2x80x93 11:30 pm.Herexe2x80x99s where youxe2x80x99ll be focusing:As the Fresh Produce Inspector you will:

• Inspect inbound product according to established Standard Operating Procedures and specifications which includes random sampling and defect identification
• Reject and document product that does not meet specifications
• Monitor RSC handling and storage procedures in conjunction with RSC Management (i.e. cold chain management and slotting)
• Verify weight, temperature, size, pressure test, refractometer test, package and pallet integrity of product
• Identify superior quality of product and communicate to replenishment
• Inspect and ripen bananas and avocados (as applicable)
• Verify calibration of testing equipment (as applicable)
• Request government inspections and facilitate sampling process
• Facilitate returns to vendors and complete documentation (as applicable)

What you have to offer:

• Ability to understand quality control functions
• Ability to communicate effectively with category teams, replenishment teams and vendors (as applicable)
• Ability to work with a team
• Ability to work in a stress and pressure environment
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment and workloads
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask while performing under time constraints
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Able to work with and calibrate tools such as scales, pressure testers and pulp thermometers
• Preferred 1-2 years experience as USDA/CFIA inspector, retail produce manager, private produce Inspection Company, and produce grower/wholesaler or familiarity with USDA and CFIA requirements
• General understanding of Food Safety Requirements
• Powerjack certification (training available in house)
• Ability to determine colors

#LI-DB1We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better xe2x80x93 physically, financially and emotionally.The salary range for this position in British Columbia is $48,000.00 - $66,000.00 . We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

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