Co-Op/Intern - Jobs in Mispec

Job Description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country #39;s largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.Term Length: 4 monthsTerm Start: May 6th, 2024Term End: August 23rd, 2024This role may require working night shifts, weekends, holidays, etc. Shifts are subject to change depending on business requirementsYou #39;ll recognize Loblaw as the leader in food and pharmacy across Canada, with stores located within 10 minutes of 90% of Canadians. With a team of 190,000 colleagues, we invite Canadians into our stores over a billion times a year, and a customer-centric mentality is paramount to achieving our purpose: helping Canadians to Live Life Well.We do lots of great stuff! Interested in a hands-on learning experience, and making a significant impact on our business and the lives of our consumers There has never been a better time to join our organization, especially if you are passionate about Retail Excellence: Buying and Selling.The Quality Assurance Specialist will join Loblaw #39;s Business Enablementamp; Enterprise Procurement (BEEP) Team, a group of extraordinary procurement professionals accountable for purchasing goods on behalf of our retail divisions which represent more than 3,000 stores from coast to coast.Reporting to Sr. Manager, of Quality Assurance the successful candidate will ensure all inbound and outbound Fresh products including Produce, Meat, and Seafood meet Loblaw Companies Limited quality standards at the Distribution level. Working alongside your Quality Assurance Team, you #39;ll facilitate partner relationships, product quality and freshness, integration and compliance of policy and procedures, and much more!What You #39;ll Do:

• Validate all inbound product consistently meets Company specifications for quality (size, weight, trim, colour, etc) by adherence to sampling and testing programs.
• Ensure compliance with established Quality Assurance programs and policies, ensuring that all produce achieve the highest standards of quality and food safety
• Own daily/ongoing QA audits of products (slot checks and distribution checks)
• Investigate and detail all quality inspection findings with appropriate forms and systems (rejection reports, slot checks, QA reports, etc)
• Continuous communication with QA Manager/Quality Assurance Team/Category Management Team/Supply Chain.
• Collaborate as a key member of the Quality team to strategic decisions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct general duties, specific projects, and responsibilities as assigned in a timely and professional manner.

Role Requirements:

• Knowledge of fresh fruits, vegetables, meatamp; seafood in regard to grades, sizes, colour including knowledge of CFIA/USDA standards is an asset
• Digital literacy in a Windows environment: Excel, Outlook, Office 365. Knowledge of SAP and Manhattan
• Strong ability to communicate (verbally and written) inter-departmentally and at various levels throughout the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, 24/7 refrigerated warehouse environment; inspections are completed in a warehouse environment.
• Self-motivated, detailed, analytical and organized
• Display a continuous improvement philosophy to improve company quality assurance standards and exceptions
• Requires ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50lbs on a repetitive basis
• This role may require working night shifts, weekends, holidays, etc. Shifts are subject to change depending on business requirements.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada #39;s Top Employers, Canada #39;s Best Diversity Employers, Canada #39;s Greenest Employersamp; Canada #39;s Top Employers for Young People.If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.Please Note:Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.