Quality Inspector @ Aerotek

Quality Inspector $23/hr

Job DescriptionThe Quality Inspector ensures that all food products meet strict safety, quality, and company standards throughout the production process. This role closely monitors production lines, performs detailed inspections and measurements, and works with cross-functional teams to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production lines and inspect food products for defects, nonconformities, or quality issues.
• Check food while it is being produced to confirm it meets all safety, quality, and company requirements.
• Take and record critical measurements such as product temperatures, chlorine levels, pH, and other food safety parameters.
• Verify that equipment and work areas are properly cleaned and sanitized before, during, and after production.
• Operate and use quality tools and instruments, including thermometers, scales, metal detectors, and ATP testing devices.
• Perform visual inspections of products and packaging to identify any visible defects or contamination.
• Accurately complete forms, logs, and documentation related to food safety, quality checks, and inspection results.
• Enforce basic food safety rules, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), hygiene standards, and cleanliness requirements.
• Place products on hold when they do not meet established standards and promptly report issues to supervisors or appropriate personnel.
• Collaborate closely with production, sanitation, and quality assurance teams to resolve quality or safety concerns.
• Support general production and inspection activities as needed in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with quality inspection in a production or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to perform visual inspections and identify defects or nonconformities.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and basic food safety principles.
• Ability to use quality tools such as thermometers, scales, metal detectors, and ATP testing devices.
• Comfort working in a general labor capacity, including standing and walking for 810 hours per shift.
• Ability to follow written procedures, complete logs, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to work around food processing equipment and production lines safely.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with metal detectors in a food production environment.
• Prior experience in production or manufacturing roles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and food safety.
• Ability to work in hot, wet, or refrigerated areas as needed.
• Comfort working in a loud, fast-paced, and production-driven environment.
• Ability to wear and consistently use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hair nets, gloves, and coats.

Why Work Here? This is a direct placement opportunity that offers long-term stability and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and company-paid life insurance. You join a team-oriented environment where quality and safety are highly valued, and where your contributions directly support the reliability and integrity of the products produced. Work EnvironmentThe role is hands-on, fast-paced, and production-driven, with most work performed on or near the production floor. The environment includes hot, wet, or refrigerated areas depending on the production zone, and you will work around active food processing equipment and production lines. The facility can be loud at times, consistent with a typical manufacturing setting. Personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hair nets, gloves, and coats, must be worn at all times while on the production floor.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $44866.00/yr. 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.medical, dental vision, 401k

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

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.