$1 - $2 Posted:
Job Description
Ready to Transform Retail? Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canadau2019s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.**Ready to Start Fresh?**
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opening for an
**Inspector Quality Control**
based out of our RSC in Whitby. The shift will be Wednesday to Saturday (12:30pm- 10:30pm on weekdays & 10:00am to 8:00pm on Saturday)
**Key Responsibilities**
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)
Provide recommendations to vendors for replacement of rejected product
**Skills and Experience Requirements**
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 yearsu2019 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
Ability to determine colors
**Who we are:**
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.
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 u2013 great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships. 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.
**What we offer:**
Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thriveu2014physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:
Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support.
Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security.
10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs.
Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the companyu2019s success.
Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth.
Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families.
Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth.
To learn more about this opportunityu2014including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required u2014please click the u201cIu2019m interestedu201d button above.
Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
External websites may share our organization''s job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization..
To drive our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process.
Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
**Job Details**
**Job Family**
**Merchandising**
**Job Function**
**Merchandising - Quality Assurance**
**Pay Type**
**Salary**
**Hiring Min Rate**
**48,000 CAD**
**Hiring Max Rate**
**66,000 CAD**