About this role
Quality Assurance Technician - Weekend Night Shift
Pay: $26.00-$28.00/hrLocation: Denver, COSchedule: Friday-Sunday | 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Position Overview
We are hiring a Quality Assurance Technician to support product quality and food safety at our pet food manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for laboratory testing, data entry, equipment calibration, product evaluations, and communicating quality results to production teams.
Responsibilities
- Perform protein, fat, moisture, and other quality testing on ingredients and finished products.
- Enter and maintain laboratory data with accuracy.
- Communicate test results to production and plant personnel.
- Support product release, microbiological testing, and product hold programs.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Maintain accurate quality documentation and records.
- Partner with production, maintenance, packing, and safety teams.
Qualifications
- 1+ year of QA experience in manufacturing, food production, warehouse, military, or related environments.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality systems.
- Experience with laboratory testing and data entry.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Food manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with microbiological testing and product release processes.
- Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
Why Join Us?
- $26.00-$28.00/hr
- Three 12-hour shifts per week.
- Cross-training and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative, quality-focused team environment.
- Hands-on experience in food safety and laboratory operations.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 21, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.
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.