Quality Technician

This role focuses on ensuring that products and packaging consistently meet established quality and food safety standards in a manufacturing environment. You will inspect items during production, document quality checks, and collaborate with production teams to quickly resolve any quality concerns.

• Inspect products and packaging during production to verify they meet defined quality and safety standards
• Record and document all quality checks accurately in the appropriate systems and logs
• Identify, investigate, and report quality issues in a timely and clear manner
• Ensure products meet internal company standards and regulatory requirements
• Follow established food safety, GMP, and quality procedures at all times
• Use ATP swabs, EMP testing, and other inspection tools and methods as required
• Support and follow FDA-related quality control guidelines and documentation practices
• Work closely with production teams to resolve quality concerns and prevent recurrence
• Maintain organized and complete records and documentation related to quality inspections
• Consistently follow instructions and standard operating procedures to maintain compliance

• Previous experience in manufacturing or quality control preferred
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting products and reviewing documentation
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation of quality checks
• Basic math skills for measurements, counts, and quality-related calculations
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift throughout the shift in a production environment
• Knowledge of quality control and inspection practices
• Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Familiarity with food safety principles and procedures
• Ability to work effectively with production teams to address quality issues

• Experience working in a food manufacturing or packaging environment
• Exposure to FDA-regulated production settings
• Experience using ATP swabs and environmental monitoring programs (EMP) for sanitation verification
• Comfort with completing and maintaining quality records and documentation
• Background or training related to quality assurance or food safety

Employees benefit from a supportive environment that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement, along with access to a 401(k) plan to help support long-term financial wellbeing.

This position is based in a cold production environment where adherence to food safety and quality procedures is essential. You will spend most of the shift standing and walking on the production floor, performing inspections and documentation. Appropriate attire for a cold facility and compliance with all safety and hygiene requirements are expected.

This is a Permanent position based out of Skokie, IL.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Skokie,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.