Part-Time

Quality Control Inspector 2

Posted on 8/8/2025

Albertsons

Albertsons

10,001+ employees

Grocery retailer offering in-store, pickup, delivery

Compensation Overview

$22/hr

+ weekly wage

Spokane, WA, USA

In Person

Category
Lab & Research (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
  • Working knowledge of a penetrometer, refractometer and other Quality Control equipment.
  • Ability to use a computer to enter and/or retrieve information.
  • Ability to use a digital camera.
  • Ability to communicate in concise, accurate, timely and professional manner for verbal and written work.
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment and workloads.
  • Must be a team player capable of working alone or in teams and a good communicator.
  • Must possess an acceptable level of endurance and strength as lifting (up to 75 lb.) may be required.
  • Must be willing to work flexible work schedules, including weekends and holidays, in a cold (35°F) environment.
  • 1 to 2 years’ experience, in addition to education, in one or more of the following: Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Plant Science, Food Science, Horticulture, Floriculture. Experience as an inspector with the USDA, private produce inspection company, shipper and/or grower of produce or floral, or retail produce/floral experience. Experience can be substituted for education.
  • A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • Current on-hand inventory is monitored and condition of inventory is communicated to the inventory team when quality dictates that action on their part is required. Monitors rotation in the warehouse and works with warehouse supervisors to correct any inventory, handling or slotting issues.
Responsibilities
  • Inspect all produce, meat and floral items upon arrival at the Distribution Center, per Standard Operating Procedures, to determine if they are in compliance with Safeway specifications. Evaluate random samples to determine percentage of defects. Determine size/count parameters, package and pallet integrity, pulp and trailer temperatures, overall appearance (internal and external) of product. When required, pressure tests, refractometer tests and weight tests are completed and documented.
  • Current on-hand inventory is monitored and condition of inventory is communicated to the inventory team when quality dictates that action on their part is required. Monitors rotation in the warehouse and works with warehouse supervisors to correct any inventory, handling or slotting issues.
  • Assist with Banana ripening as necessary.
Desired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in agriculture or food science is a plus.
  • Previous experience in quality control or a related field.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent observational skills.
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control standards.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Albertsons operates as a major U.S. grocery retailer with stores and digital channels. Customers shop in-store or via curbside pickup and home delivery, and a subscription program offers monthly credits to boost loyalty. Its website and app provide digital coupons, weekly ads, and shopping lists to simplify shopping and encourage repeat visits. The company differentiates itself by combining a wide store footprint with digital tools and a loyalty-driven, omnichannel approach to deliver convenient, affordable groceries and sustain revenue.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Boise, Idaho

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $2.1B notes issued February 2026 fund digital push toward $86.1B revenue by 2028.
  • New 62,000 sq ft store breaks ground December 2025 in North Las Vegas for Q1 2027.
  • AI tools like AskAI drive double-digit basket growth through personalized recommendations.

What critics are saying

  • Walmart's 23.6% market share forces 20 store closures and 200+ job cuts in 2025.
  • $1.5B Kroger merger costs weaken scale after 2024 federal block and corporate layoffs.
  • Debt refinancing balloons interest at 5.625-5.750% amid 2.1% growth to 2028 target.

What makes Albertsons unique

  • Agentic AI assistant launched December 3, 2025, enables meal planning and list-to-cart conversion.
  • OpenAI ChatGPT ad pilot integrates Valentine's gift searches with 30-minute delivery.
  • Brian Rice, McDonald's CIO, joined board February 25, 2026, for digital transformation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Company News

Fox Business
Apr 2nd, 2026
Albertsons closes 20 stores, cuts hundreds of jobs after $24.6B Kroger merger blocked

Albertsons is closing additional stores and cutting jobs nationwide following the collapse of its $24.6 billion merger with Kroger. The Boise-based grocery chain, which operates Safeway, Vons and Pavilions, has shut roughly 20 stores in 2025. Recent closures include Vons locations in Escondido and Redlands, California, eliminating 135 jobs, and stores across Texas and Washington, DC, affecting over 200 workers. The company is pivoting to cost-cutting measures, including automation and artificial intelligence investments, as it competes with Walmart and other low-cost operators. A federal judge blocked the merger in 2024, ruling it would reduce competition and raise prices. Kroger and Albertsons spent approximately $1.5 billion pursuing the deal. Albertsons' stock has declined over the past year as it restructures operations independently.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 31st, 2026
Major US grocery chains close dozens of stores, lay off thousands

Major US supermarket chains are closing underperforming stores and warehouses as they compete with big-box retailers like Walmart and Target. Kroger is closing three California locations in March, laying off 171 workers, following the closure of nine fulfilment centres and elimination of 1,700 jobs in November 2025. Albertsons is shutting two North Texas supermarkets and laying off 138 workers by 25 April, adding to 20 closures in 2025. The company also closed 12 Safeway locations across Colorado, Nebraska and New Mexico in November 2025 and eliminated 380 corporate office positions. Ahold Delhaize USA announced it would close six e-commerce fulfilment centres in Pennsylvania and Virginia, transitioning to store-based fulfilment. Despite closures, chains maintain they remain committed to their markets and continue opening new locations.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 10th, 2026
Albertsons closes 120-year-old Vons grocery store in California, cuts 65 jobs

Albertsons is closing a Vons supermarket in Escondido, California, by 1 May, laying off 65 employees. The store's pharmacy will shut earlier on 16 April. The company cited underperformance and failure to meet financial expectations as reasons for the closure. The closure follows Albertsons shutting 20 locations in 2025, including 12 Safeway stores across Colorado, Nebraska and New Mexico in November. The company also eliminated 380 corporate jobs in Arizona and California last year. Supermarket chains continue struggling against big-box retailers like Walmart, which controls 23.6% of the US grocery market. Grocery chains face rising costs, changing consumer preferences and unfavourable lease rates. Kroger recently closed three California stores and nine fulfilment centres, eliminating about 1,700 jobs.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 8th, 2026
Albertsons appoints McDonald's CIO Brian Rice to board, issues $2.1B in notes to fund digital push

Albertsons Companies has appointed Brian Rice, McDonald's executive vice president and global chief information officer, to its board of directors, expanding the board to 11 members as of February 25, 2026. Rice brings extensive experience in digital transformation, data and cybersecurity. The appointment signals Albertsons' commitment to advancing its digital retail and supply chain operations. However, the move doesn't materially change near-term challenges around e-commerce economics and ongoing margin pressure from labour costs and union negotiations. The board expansion coincides with Albertsons' debt refinancing, including $1.2 billion of 2032 notes and $900 million of 2034 notes issued in February 2026. Albertsons' narrative projects $86.1 billion revenue and $1.1 billion earnings by 2028, requiring 2.1% yearly revenue growth.

Business Wire
Feb 12th, 2026
Albertsons joins OpenAI ad pilot to test ChatGPT shopping integration ahead of Valentine's Day

Albertsons Companies has joined OpenAI's advertising pilot programme to test ad formats in ChatGPT ahead of Valentine's Day. The grocery retailer will display ads when users search for terms like "best flowers for Valentine's Day" or "chocolates and sweets as a gift", directing shoppers to deals and products available for delivery in as little as 30 minutes. The pilot includes Albertsons' banners such as Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and Shaw's. As the programme develops, Albertsons Media Collective plans to help brand partners reach audiences through ChatGPT. The initiative builds on Albertsons' AI strategy, which includes recently launched shopping assistants AskAI and Albertsons AI. The company reports strong early engagement with these tools, showing double-digit basket growth.

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