Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Technician – Food Handling and Inspection This role focuses on ensuring product quality and food safety through thorough visual inspections, temperature checks, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a cold, refrigerated production environment. You will support quality control and quality assurance activities on the production floor, document inspection results, and help maintain consistent standards for food handling and product integrity. Responsibilities Perform visual inspections of food products and packaging to verify quality and compliance with established standards. Check and record product and equipment temperatures in accordance with food safety and quality procedures. Follow written procedures, work instructions, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) during all inspection and production activities. Conduct quality control and quality assurance checks throughout the production process to identify defects or nonconforming products. Document all inspection results, quality checks, and observations accurately and in a timely manner. Identify nonconforming products or processes and promptly report issues to leadership for further action. Support basic inventory-related tasks, such as tracking inspected product and materials as needed. Collaborate with production team members to maintain consistent product quality and resolve quality-related issues. Multitask effectively in a fast-paced production environment while managing multiple inspection and documentation activities. Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and facility rules while working in a refrigerated, indoor environment. Essential Skills At least 1 year of experience working with food, such as in a restaurant (cook, expo, server) or in food manufacturing. Hands-on experience performing visual inspections of food products or related items. Experience checking and recording temperatures for food safety or quality purposes. Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions accurately. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control and quality assurance standards. Ability to multitask and manage multiple inspection and documentation tasks in a production setting. Experience documenting inspections and quality checks in a clear and organized manner. Ability to identify and report nonconformities to leadership in a timely and professional manner. Basic inventory experience within a production or food-related environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in food manufacturing inspection, even at a low or entry level, is highly valued. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a food production environment. Comfort working in a structured, procedure-driven environment with repetitive quality checks. Ability to work collaboratively with production and quality teams in a cold facility. Why Work Here? You join a team that invests in your success through extensive, hands-on training and close support from experienced leads. The environment emphasizes learning by doing, giving you the opportunity to build practical skills in food quality and inspection while working with clear procedures and standards. You gain exposure to a fast-paced production setting, develop valuable experience in food safety and GMP, and work in a culture that values reliability, attention to detail, and continuous improvement. Work Environment This role is based in an indoor, cold, refrigerated food production facility where you work directly on the floor performing inspections and quality checks. The primary schedule is first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with operations running across multiple shifts. This is not a Monday–Friday role; you should expect to work weekends, and the facility is currently operating six days per week. You receive extensive, hands-on training and work closely with leads in a structured, procedure-driven environment focused on food safety and product quality. 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 25, 2026. Aerotek