Quality Control Technician

Aerotek; Mountain Lake (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform laboratory testing and support plant quality functions in Mountain Lake, MN. You will prepare samples for third-party testing, provide technical support to internal teams, and ensure accurate data reporting in a clean, climate-controlled facility.

The role involves interpreting lab results, maintaining equipment, and contributing to quality and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of lab experience, preferably in a food-grade facility.
• 6+ months of experience with lab procedures and computer software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret laboratory tests to support plant quality.
• Package, label, and prepare samples for shipment to third-party testing.
• Respond to internal inquiries to answer technical product questions.
• Perform laboratory computations to ensure accurate data reporting.
• Troubleshoot lab issues and assist in resolving testing/equipment problems.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Read and interpret lab results and GMP/HACCP manuals.
• Complete analytical and clerical tasks related to quality control.
• Support inspection and quality assurance processes to maintain product quality.

Skills

Lab experience

Lab procedures

Data reporting

GMP/HACCP

Quality control

Detail orientation

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician Job Description

The Quality Control Technician conducts laboratory testing and supports the plant quality function by performing analytical and clerical work. In this role, you perform and interpret lab tests, prepare and package samples for third-party testing, and provide technical support to internal teams. You ensure accurate data reporting, maintain laboratory equipment, and help uphold quality and food safety standards in a clean, climate-controlled facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret laboratory tests to support the plant quality function.
• Package, label, and prepare samples for shipment to third-party testing locations.
• Respond to internal calls and inquiries to answer technical product questions.
• Perform laboratory computations to ensure accurate and reliable data reporting.
• Troubleshoot laboratory issues and assist in resolving testing or equipment problems.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic upkeep on all laboratory equipment.
• Read, understand, and properly interpret laboratory results, GMP manuals, HACCP programs, operational paperwork, and procedure manuals.
• Complete analytical and clerical tasks related to quality control and assurance activities.
• Support inspection and quality assurance processes to help maintain product quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 6+ months of previous laboratory experience, preferably in a food-grade manufacturing facility.
• Minimum 6+ months of experience with laboratory procedures and computer software applications.
• Ability to conduct and interpret lab tests accurately.
• Ability to perform laboratory computations and report data precisely.
• Capability to read and interpret lab results, GMP manuals, HACCP programs, operational paperwork, and procedure manuals.
• Experience in quality control, quality assurance, and inspection activities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in analytical work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred 1+ year of previous laboratory experience, preferably in a food-grade manufacturing facility.
• Preferred 1+ year of knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and computer software applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and respond to internal inquiries.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a supportive and team-oriented environment where colleagues actively help one another and share responsibilities. The role offers a quiet, clean, and climate-controlled laboratory setting with hands‑on training for more than three months to help you learn the role thoroughly. You benefit from a structured schedule, clear procedures, and a culture that values collaboration, reliability, and continuous learning.

Work Environment

You work in a clean, climate-controlled, and quiet facility, primarily in a laboratory setting. The broader team includes approximately 510 people in each department and about 100 employees overall, creating a close‑knit yet well‑resourced environment. The schedule follows 12-hour day shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on a 2/2/3 rotation (work two days, off two days, work three days, off two days). The dress code includes closed‑toe shoes, eye protection, gloves, and the use of appropriate lab equipment. The culture is highly team‑oriented, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and mutual support, and success in this environment requires someone who can contribute positively to a cooperative team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mountain Lake, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mountain Lake, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mountain Lake,MN.