INSPECTOR, QUALITY CONTROL

ABOUT US
The Save Mart Companies is one of the largest food retailers in California and Nevada. It is home to several well-known brands in food retailing. You might have seen our stores that include Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, and Food Maxx. We also have 3 distribution centers and our SMART Transportation trucking firm to transport dry groceries, frozen foods, ice, and novelties to all The Save Mart Companies stores. We are a California grown business, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areas of our nation – Stanislaus County.
The Modesto community is vibrant with great traditions, educational opportunities, and multi-cultural lifestyles. Aside from mild weather year-round, Modesto allows for easy access to many major tourist attractions in California. To the west lies the San Francisco Bay Area (90-miles) and the Santa Cruz Beach (115-miles). To the east is the famed Gold Country “Mother Lode” (50-miles) and a little farther you can find the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Lake Tahoe (180-miles) and Yosemite National Park (110-miles).
Some of our competitive benefits include exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

INSPECTOR, QUALITY CONTROL - 2674 E Vassar Ave,Merced CA 95340

The Quality Control Inspector oversees the inspection of all perishable products throughout the duration of the distribution process to include, receiving, storage, and shipment in accordance with Save Mart’s established quality standards. The position partners with the Procurement, Warehouse and Inventory Control teams to accurately report the quality and safety of merchandise.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure Save Mart’s established quality standards are met at the time of receipt and shipment of perishable commodities through effective inspection of quality, temperature and freshness.

• Review, monitor and report product inventory through visual inspection and system generated inspection.

• Report the product quality, product age, inventory status and product rejection to the Procurement Team.

• Maintain and monitor food safety controls and processes in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

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LOCATION: ROSEVILLE, CA.

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Knowledge of warehouse and inventory practices and systems

• Knowledge of United States Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) standards and inspection process

• Knowledge of the Food Safety Modernization Act (F.S.M.A.), applicable rules

• Knowledge of Import/Export requirements, as well as Market ordering requirements

• Knowledge of County of Origin Labeling (C.O.O.L.) and the Identity, Responsibility and Quantity (I.R.Q.) requirements

• Proficient with computer skills (Exporting from Triceps, Word and Excel)

• Proficient with organization and communication (written and verbal) skills

• Ability to work in a busy (warehouse) environment handling multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail

• Ability to work independently with deadlines

• Able to walk and stand for long periods of time

Education: Two-year college degree or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience

Experience: Three-years of related experience

Other: Must be available for flexible schedules and after hours on-call work. Maintain timely and regular attendance. Must be able to work overtime, when needed.

Physical: Warehouse and office environment: ability to sit, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull, bend, squat, and lift objects up to 40 lbs; occasionally required to lift greater than 40 lbs.; ability to walk and stand for long periods of time

Competencies:

• Customer Focus

• Teamwork

• Personal Development

• Interpersonal Skills

• Work Quality/Quantity