Quality Inspector @ Aerotek

Aerotek is hiring a 1st shift Quality Inspector for a premier fresh fruit distributor in Gloucester City, NJ. We're seeking an experienced quality inspector, ideally with exprerience inspecting fresh fruit or other food products.If you are interested, please submit your application for an opportunity to interview and start immediately!

What We Offer

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits within your first 30 days (Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401k plan)
• Long Term, Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
• Overtime Avaialble

Responsibilities

• Inspect imported fresh fruit upon arrival and periodically while in cold storage to evaluate quality, condition, and marketability.
• Prepare accurate, detailed produce inspection and quality control reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality issues, defects, temperature concerns, and any conditions that may affect product quality.
• Apply knowledge of USDA grade standards, produce inspection methods, and industry practices during daily inspections.
• Recommend product selections for customer shipments to support efficient inventory turnover and maximize product quality.
• Monitor inventory to help maintain product quality, minimize losses, and support effective stock rotation.
• Investigate and resolve quality-related issues in a timely and thorough manner.
• 1st shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm, Mon - Fri

Qualifications

• Valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) or the ability to obtain one immediately.
• At least 2+ years of experience in fresh produce inspection, quality control, warehouse operations, logistics, or a closely related industry.
• Working knowledge of USDA produce grade standards, inspection methods, and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of food safety standards and common food safety issues in a food distribution environment.
• Experience in quality inspection, quality assurance, and documentation related to food or beverage products.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Laurel, NJ.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Mount Laurel,NJ.

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.