Quality Assurance

Job Description: Quality Inspector Food Manufacturing

This role focuses on ensuring that food products and packaging consistently meet established quality and safety standards throughout the production process. You inspect products on the line, document quality checks, identify and report issues, and collaborate with production teams to resolve concerns while following all food safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products and packaging during production to verify compliance with quality and safety standards.

• Record and document all quality checks in an accurate, timely, and organized manner.

• Identify, investigate, and report any quality issues or deviations from specifications.

• Ensure all products meet established company standards before leaving the production area.

• Follow food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality procedures at all times.

• Use basic computer skills to enter data, maintain records, and complete required documentation.

• Work closely with production teams to communicate quality concerns and support corrective actions.

• Perform inspections using appropriate tools and methods, including ATP swabs and other quality control techniques as applicable.

• Support compliance with FDA and other regulatory requirements related to food safety and quality.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area throughout the shift.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in manufacturing or quality-related roles preferred.

• Strong attention to detail when inspecting products and reviewing documentation.

• Basic computer skills to enter data and manage electronic records.

• Basic math skills to perform counts, measurements, and simple calculations.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, procedures, and standard operating processes.

• Ability to stand, walk, and lift as required throughout the shift.

• Knowledge of quality control and inspection practices in a production environment.

• Understanding of food safety principles and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Ability to work collaboratively with production and quality teams to resolve issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with FDA-regulated food manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with retort processes and related quality checks.

• Experience performing ATP swabs and environmental monitoring program (EMP) activities.

• Comfort with detailed record-keeping and documentation for audits and compliance.

• Experience or training in quality assurance or food safety is an advantage.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Morton Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Morton Grove, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Morton Grove,IL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.