Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician
Job Description
The Quality Technician works onsite in a logistics facility inspecting products returned from customers and accurately recording quality data in warehouse and inventory systems. This role combines quality inspection, warehousing and logistics activities, and computer-based data entry to determine whether returned products are sellable or unsellable. You will help maintain high product standards, support inventory accuracy, and provide clear quality information to management.
Responsibilities

• Inspect returned products thoroughly to determine whether items are sellable or unsellable based on established quality standards and customer specifications.
• Perform high-level quality inspection and assurance activities on various casings and related products, ensuring they meet internal and customer requirements.
• Conduct visual inspections and quality checks, identifying defects, damage, or nonconformities and documenting findings accurately.
• Log and maintain detailed quality data in warehouse management systems (such as SAP, Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, or JDA) and other computer systems.
• Enter and update information in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, to track quality metrics, inventory status, and inspection results.
• Perform cycle counts and support inventory control activities to ensure accurate stock levels of returned and inspected products.
• Support internal auditing activities, including participating in internal audits related to quality and inventory processes.
• Ensure quality metrics are accurately captured, analyzed, and communicated to management to support quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain the highest level of product compliance and accuracy by following established procedures and documenting all work clearly.
• Communicate effectively with management and relevant teams regarding quality trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Handle and move products in a warehouse environment, including lifting items weighing approximately 25-45 lbs as needed.
• Work collaboratively with logistics and warehouse personnel to ensure efficient processing and storage of returned products.
• Follow all facility safety, quality, and operational procedures while working onsite in the logistics environment.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in high-level quality inspection and quality assurance in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on warehouse experience, including the ability to lift and move products weighing approximately 25-45 lbs.
• Experience with cycle counting and inventory control processes.
• Practical knowledge of internal auditing and participation in internal quality or process audits.
• Ability to interpret and work according to customer specifications and other quality requirements.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS), such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Strong computer skills, including data entry and use of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel.
• Keen eye for detail and strong visual inspection skills to distinguish between sellable and unsellable products.
• Ability to capture, analyze, and communicate quality metrics clearly to management.
• Comfort working full-time onsite in a logistics and warehouse environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Logistics, distribution, or warehousing operations experience.
• Experience working with quality metrics and continuous improvement activities.
• Familiarity with auditing practices and documentation in a quality-focused environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and collaborating with management.
• Organized, methodical approach to work with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Why Work Here?
You will join an established and reputable organization known for offering premium products that you can be proud to support. The role starts as a temporary assignment with a clear path to permanent employment, providing long-term stability and growth. Permanent employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan with an immediate 4% match. You will have access to tuition assistance to support your professional development, wellness discount programs, and an attractive employee discount program that includes options such as pet insurance. Employees also gain access to an exclusive branded apparel store and a lucrative referral program that rewards you for introducing trusted members of your network. The environment values quality, reliability, and continuous improvement, offering a supportive setting where your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy are highly appreciated.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clayton, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Clayton,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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