Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Quality Assurance Technician

If you have experience working food service (line cook, cashiering, fast food), quality inspection, or production, APPLY NOW!

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shifts Available!

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Technician ensures the facility consistently meets food regulatory requirements and internal quality standards by monitoring production processes, verifying controls, and promptly reporting and addressing any practices that could compromise food safety, product quality, or food defense.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production conditions, product specifications, process controls, and tracking controls throughout the plant to ensure compliance with all quality and food safety programs.
• Maintain and verify wash line chemical concentrations to meet established standards.
• Monitor and verify checks on existing production control forms and ensure they meet all program requirements, including participation in internal audits of these forms.
• Collect environmental swabs, air sampling dishes, and laboratory retain samples according to established procedures.
• Monitor all Critical Control Points (CCPs) on-line, take corrective actions when necessary, and assist in determining root causes and developing preventive action plans.
• Check and document pH levels, temperatures, and brix of each batch of juice to ensure they remain within product specifications.
• Conduct and document Facility Operation Inspections and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspections.
• Perform verification of Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and conduct ATP swabs to validate sanitation effectiveness.
• Track non-conforming products, document findings, and record their final dispositions.
• Perform pre-operational inspection procedures on all production and bottling equipment and the facility prior to start-up.
• Perform equipment calibrations, verify accuracy, and make necessary adjustments to ensure reliable measurements.
• Complete special assignments and projects as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Assist with testing of food products to confirm compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Conduct inventory checks for QA-related supplies such as ATP swabs, charts, forms, and other testing materials.
• Verify that product volumes, cap torques, and bottle weights consistently meet product specifications.
• Complete and enter all pallet tags, CCP forms, and related production and bottling documentation into the database accurately and in a timely manner.
• Record process cycles and verify that all High Pressure Processing (HPP) settings and related information are correct and fully documented.
• Perform metal mesh and magnet inspections to ensure foreign material controls are functioning properly.
• Verify production lot codes, labels, mold numbers, and packaging to ensure they meet product and regulatory specifications.
• Perform laboratory duties as needed, including sample preparation, testing, and documentation.
• Verify shipping and receiving activities to ensure materials and finished products meet quality and food safety requirements.
• Adhere at all times to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines when working in the plant.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and support production needs, including overtime and schedule adjustments as required.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of Quality Assurance experience preferred, ideally in a food manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years of food industry experience preferred, such as food manufacturing, production, or line cook experience.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations preferred, including familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and related programs.
• Strong computer skills, including accurate data entry and experience working with spreadsheets such as Excel.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when completing forms, records, and documentation.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and support adherence to food safety and quality standards.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and support preventive actions.
• Ability to adapt to constant changes in production, processes, and priorities.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision while maintaining accountability for results.
• Willingness and ability to meet deadlines, including working an adjusted schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours as needed.
• Ability to comply with strict food safety and GMP standards, including hygiene and personal appearance requirements.
• Reliable transportation to support consistent attendance for scheduled shifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, production, or culinary roles such as line cook is highly valued.
• Spanish language skills are a plus and can support communication across teams.
• Previous experience with CCP monitoring, HPP processes, and metal detection or foreign material controls is beneficial.
• Familiarity with SSOP verification, ATP swabbing, and environmental monitoring programs is an advantage.
• Comfort working with databases and electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to demonstrate strong soft skills such as teamwork, adaptability, and clear communication, even if coming from a non-food industry

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing quality-focused team where food safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration are central to the culture. After a successful initial period, you can become eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other ancillary benefits, as well as a matching 401(k) plan. You will have access to vacation, sick, and holiday time off to support work-life balance, and you can enjoy complimentary juice as part of the workplace perks. The environment offers opportunities to deepen your expertise in food quality and safety while working alongside an experienced QA team.

Work Environment

All work takes place on the production floor within a high-volume food manufacturing facility. You will work closely with a team of approximately 32 Quality Assurance professionals distributed throughout the plant. The environment may be wet or dry, with temperatures as low as 35&degree;F, similar to a refrigerated warehouse or cold room. The position is on the 3rd shift, typically from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., with one schedule running Sunday through Thursday and another Tuesday through Saturday, plus overtime and an additional sixth day as production requires. You must follow strict SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines at all times, including adherence to hygiene and attire standards appropriate for working with food products and in a cold production environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oceanside, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

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 Oceanside,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.

Company Description

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.