QA Technician @ Aerotek

QA TechnicianNorth Portland 2nd Shift: 2:30pm - 11pmPaying $25 /HRJob DescriptionThe QA Technician ensures that all products and processes meet established quality and food safety standards. This role focuses on testing products, auditing production lines, managing non-conforming materials, and supporting quality assurance programs to maintain consistent, safe, and high-quality output.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of products and services by testing product batches, auditing production lines, and placing defective products on hold when necessary.
• Execute and uphold quality assurance programs by following established expectations, procedures, and standards.
• Validate and verify that components of SQF programs are in place and properly executed as directed by the SQF Practitioner.
• Review and support the CAPA (Corrective Action and Preventive Action) program, helping to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
• Perform various product tests, including taste tests on finished products, ingredient checks, and recipe verification, and accurately log all results.
• Identify and correct discrepancies in product quality, documentation, or processes, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Communicate clearly with key personnel across the organization regarding the status of ingredients, in-process product, and finished goods.
• Manage raw ingredients through inspections, preparing hold reports and hold tags, and informing relevant departments to determine the disposition of items on hold.
• Complete daily duties such as entering production data into computer systems, filing paperwork, and preparing various quality and production reports.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by monitoring trends in quality data and recommending process or procedural enhancements.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and GMP standards during all inspections, testing, and documentation activities.

Essential Skills

• Strong quality control and inspection skills, with the ability to identify defects and non-conformances in products and processes.
• Hands-on experience with testing procedures, including batch testing, taste testing, and ingredient and recipe verification.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey quality and food safety information to key personnel.
• Coaching skills to help reinforce quality and food safety practices with production and operations staff.
• High attention to detail, particularly in sanitation principles, quality documentation, and data entry.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.
• Excellent technical knowledge of production equipment, products, and processes in a food processing environment.
• Strong background in HACCP, Food Safety, GMP, AIB, and SPC principles and practices.
• Understanding of Food Safety and GMP requirements and the ability to apply them consistently in daily work.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Good organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, documentation, and follow-ups effectively.
• Demonstrated hands-on work ethic and willingness to be actively involved in production and inspection activities.

Why Work Here? Join a quality-focused organization where food safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork are highly valued. You will contribute directly to maintaining high standards in a dynamic production environment while working with experienced professionals and developing your technical and quality assurance expertise. Apply now if you are looking for a rewarding career with a stable company!

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

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.

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.