Meat & Seafood Quality Assurance Inspector

Job description

Lead and execute the quality assurance and food safety programs at the point of product receipt to ensure compliance with the company’s specifications and regulatory standards. Oversee inspection protocols, documentation, and corrective actions. This inspector will work closely with warehouse teams, merchandising, and suppliers to uphold product integrity and safety while driving continuous improvement in seafood quality and safety. Serve as the subject matter expert in seafood QA and food safety. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. - Inspect incoming seafood products at distribution centers and retail locations to verify compliance with Kroger’s quality and food safety standards - Verify product compliance with Kroger’s specifications and regulatory requirements (FDA, NOAA, HACCP) - Perform chemical and physical analyses on seafood, including salt content, pH, TVB-N (Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen), and moisture content, using approved methods to assess product quality and shelf life. - Conduct genetic species verification, sensory evaluations, and temperature checks on incoming seafood to confirm authenticity, fres...