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At Sobeys, we're passionate about delivering the freshest, highest-quality produce to our customers. We are currently seeking a Produce Quality Control Inspector to join our Voila Customer Fulfillment Centre (CFC) in Vaughan.
Shift: TBD
Here's where you'll make an impact:
As a Produce Quality Control Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring only the highest-quality fruits and vegetables reach our customers. Working closely with Replenishment, Category Management, Operations, and suppliers, you will help maintain our quality standards from receiving through storage and fulfillment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect inbound produce according to established specifications, quality standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Evaluate product quality through sampling and defect identification, including assessments of appearance, condition, maturity, and shelf life potential
- Verify product attributes such as weight, temperature, size, firmness, soluble solids (refractometer testing), packaging integrity, and pallet condition
- Identify and communicate superior product quality opportunities to Replenishment and Category Management teams
- Reject, document, and communicate product that does not meet established quality standards
- Complete daily inventory quality inspections and recommend actions for aging or declining product
- Monitor produce handling, storage practices, and cold chain compliance throughout the CFC
- Verify calibration and proper operation of quality testing equipment
- Coordinate and facilitate government inspections and regulatory sampling requirements
- Accurately document inspection results and communicate findings to internal stakeholders
What you have to offer:
- Experience in retail produce, produce growing, wholesale produce operations, produce inspection, or a related quality assurance role
- Strong knowledge of fresh produce quality standards, defects, maturity indicators, and handling requirements
- Understanding of food safety programs, regulatory requirements, and cold chain management
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments
- Strong attention to detail and ability to make objective quality assessments
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with documentation, reporting, and quality control processes
Why join us?
At Voila, you'll be part of a team that is transforming grocery retail while ensuring customers receive the freshest products possible. Your expertise will directly impact product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence every day.
Who we are
Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
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 opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
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.
