Quality Assurance Product Inspector (Produce)

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite, Price Rite, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Markets, Fairway Markets, Gourmet Garage, Di Bruno Bros, and Morton Williams banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern's co-operative members benefit from the company's extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

Your contribution

The Product Inspector position is responsible for performing routine and thorough inspections of all inbound perishable foods to ensure the quality, wholesomeness, proper labeling, and fair packaging in adherence to the Wakefern standards. The Product Inspector will be expected to exhibit first-hand knowledge of Wakefern's Food Safety and Quality Practices along with USDA and FDA Guidelines. Additional job functions noted below. The hours worked will be 12 : 00am-8 : 00am.

What you will do

• Inspects all inbound deliveries to ensure the purchased goods conform to all established product specifications, standards, and grade requirements. This applies the Drive for Results competency.
• Performs random organoleptic inspections of inbound goods to assure the quality, grade, and wholesomeness of the product.
• Inspects all inbound deliveries for cleanliness and soundness of the transportation vehicle and the absence of cross contamination.
• Monitors product temperatures by means of physical probing of goods and observation of time and temperature recording devices.
• Verifies the weights and counts of received goods.
• Examines all packaging for proper labeling and enforces all packaging and labeling requirements of the FDA, USDA, and USDC.
• Monitors products in inventory and storage for quality and safety.
• Performs daily sanitation inspections of all applicable facilities and warehouses.
• Gathers and organizes all records and documentation to comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Monitors all control points, critical control points, and quality control points for each of the food safety and food quality plans for the applicable perishable food facilities.
• Monitors store returns to determine if credit is warranted and direct operations as to the disposition of the returned goods.

Core Competencies

Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well-organized manner, encouraging two way communication.

Creates cross functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.

Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.

Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.

Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.

Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.

What we're looking for

How you'll work

Company Perks

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position is $61,984.00. Placement in the salary depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements. More information can be found on our Count Me In website.