3rd Shift Quality Control Specialist
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Kenosha, WI, United States
Job Description
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is a retailer‑owned cooperative serving over 3,000 retail member stores with a complete assortment of grocery, fresh meat, fresh produce, specialty foods, health care, and general merchandise items. Through an extensive distribution network and nine distribution centers, AWG and its subsidiaries deliver in over 28 states. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies which provide real estate and supermarket development services, digital marketing services, and serve as a wholesale supply provider of health and beauty care, general merchandise, specialty/international foods and pharmaceutical supply. If you have a passion for retail, the drive to succeed in a fast‑paced industry, we can’t wait for you to join the team! Make us your Best Choice!
SUMMARY
Maintain and implement a rigid quality control program covering all Fresh, Frozen, Processed Meats, Seafood and Deli handled in the warehouse.
SCHEDULE
3rd shift, hours TBD
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Have knowledge of all meat related items in meat warehouse
Inspect fresh shipments coming into the warehouse for quality, freshness and weights, dates
Perform outlined quality control inspections, as needed, on fresh beef and pork to insure adherence to specifications
Perform daily date and rotation checks on fresh meat
Inspect all merchandise returned by member stores and insure proper disposition
Assist merchandising in maintaining dates and, inventory accuracy, and quality specifications covering all incoming products
Help vendors with weekly date checks and disposition of short dated product
Assist buyers in maintaining proper rotation and accurate slotting in the warehouse
Help buyers as liaison between merchandising and warehouse
Organize and maintain an accurate and up‑to‑date record keeping system
Keep HACCP records accurate and up to date
Able to communicate effectively with Federal and State Inspectors, Store Managers, and other outside personnel and suppliers
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school education or equivalent, and six years of experience in Meat at the retail or warehouse level.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
A current, active driver's license is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also be able to sit in a vehicle for long periods of time and drive in all conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may encounter varying noise levels associated with a grocery store or warehouse environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is a retailer‑owned cooperative serving over 3,000 retail member stores with a complete assortment of grocery, fresh meat, fresh produce, specialty foods, health care, and general merchandise items. Through an extensive distribution network and nine distribution centers, AWG and its subsidiaries deliver in over 28 states. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies which provide real estate and supermarket development services, digital marketing services, and serve as a wholesale supply provider of health and beauty care, general merchandise, specialty/international foods and pharmaceutical supply. If you have a passion for retail, the drive to succeed in a fast‑paced industry, we can’t wait for you to join the team! Make us your Best Choice!
SUMMARY
Maintain and implement a rigid quality control program covering all Fresh, Frozen, Processed Meats, Seafood and Deli handled in the warehouse.
SCHEDULE
3rd shift, hours TBD
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Have knowledge of all meat related items in meat warehouse
Inspect fresh shipments coming into the warehouse for quality, freshness and weights, dates
Perform outlined quality control inspections, as needed, on fresh beef and pork to insure adherence to specifications
Perform daily date and rotation checks on fresh meat
Inspect all merchandise returned by member stores and insure proper disposition
Assist merchandising in maintaining dates and, inventory accuracy, and quality specifications covering all incoming products
Help vendors with weekly date checks and disposition of short dated product
Assist buyers in maintaining proper rotation and accurate slotting in the warehouse
Help buyers as liaison between merchandising and warehouse
Organize and maintain an accurate and up‑to‑date record keeping system
Keep HACCP records accurate and up to date
Able to communicate effectively with Federal and State Inspectors, Store Managers, and other outside personnel and suppliers
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school education or equivalent, and six years of experience in Meat at the retail or warehouse level.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
A current, active driver's license is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also be able to sit in a vehicle for long periods of time and drive in all conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may encounter varying noise levels associated with a grocery store or warehouse environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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