Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician - Food Handling and Inspection
Job Description
This role focuses on ensuring product quality and food safety through visual inspection, temperature checks, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a cold, refrigerated production environment. You will perform routine quality checks on food products, document inspection results, and support production teams in maintaining consistent quality standards across all shifts.
Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of food products to verify quality, appearance, and compliance with established standards.
• Conduct temperature checks on food items and equipment, ensuring they meet required safety and quality specifications.
• Follow written procedures and guidelines to carry out inspections and quality control activities accurately and consistently.
• Document all inspections, quality checks, and findings in the appropriate logs or systems in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identify non-conforming products or processes and promptly report issues to leadership for corrective action.
• Support basic inventory activities related to inspected products and materials as needed.
• Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) while working in production areas to maintain cleanliness and food safety.
• Collaborate with production staff to address quality concerns and help maintain smooth operations.
• Multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple inspection and documentation tasks during the shift.
• Participate in hands-on training with leads to learn inspection methods, quality standards, and facility procedures.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience working with food, such as in a restaurant (cook, expo, server, etc.) or in food manufacturing.
• Experience checking temperatures and performing visual inspections on food products or equipment.
• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail when performing quality inspections and documenting results.
• Ability to identify non-conforming products or conditions and report them appropriately.
• Basic inventory experience in a food or production environment.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.
• Comfort working in a cold, refrigerated indoor facility.
• Understanding of basic quality control and quality assurance concepts.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a food handling or production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing inspection, even at a low level, is preferred.
• Previous experince in production environments with routine quality checks is beneficial.
• Experience documenting inspections and quality-related information in logs or digital systems.
• Ability to work various shifts and weekends, including extended workweeks.
• Willingness to participate in extensive, hands-on training with leads and supervisors.

Why Work Here?
You will join a team that invests in thorough, hands-on training and supports continuous learning in food quality and safety. The environment offers exposure to structured quality control practices, giving you the opportunity to build valuable experience in a regulated production setting. You will work closely with experienced leads who provide guidance and mentorship, helping you grow your skills and advance your career in the food industry.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $24.00/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 San Antonio,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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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