Quality Control Technician

Aerotek; United States; On-site; USD 23,582 - 33,587; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is looking for a Quality Control Technician to support a high-volume food manufacturing operation in East Brunswick, NJ. This role includes training new team members, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety standards on the production floor.

Ideal candidates will have strong bilingual Spanish communication skills and knowledge of quality control practices in food manufacturing. This is a contract-to-hire position with a pay rate of $20.75/hr.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality control in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of food manufacturing practices.
• Ability to perform inspections related to food products.

Responsibilities

• Train new workers on quality control procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness standards in the production area.
• Support quality assurance processes throughout production.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Quality control knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant experience in food manufacturing

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician supports a high-volume food manufacturing operation by ensuring product quality, maintaining a safe and clean production environment, and helping new team members learn and follow established procedures. This role works closely with production leadership to support smooth shift handovers and consistent adherence to quality and safety standards on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Train new workers on quality control procedures, production standards, and safety practices to ensure they perform their duties correctly and consistently.
• Maintain housekeeping standards at all times to support a clean, organized, and safe food production environment.
• Work closely with Production Supervisors and other shift leaders to ensure effective and accurate production handovers between shifts.
• Support and monitor quality control and quality assurance processes throughout the production line, including inspection of products and packaging.
• Participate in quality checks related to food manufacturing and packaging, helping identify and report any deviations from specifications.
• Assist with production activities as needed, ensuring that quality standards are integrated into daily operations.
• Demonstrate a results-oriented approach by meeting productivity and quality goals set for the department.
• Lead and motivate team members on the production floor to follow quality procedures and achieve desired outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with production staff in both Spanish and English to address quality issues, instructions, and feedback.
• Consistently exhibit professional behavior by keeping emotions under control and maintaining a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Work in a constant state of alertness, following safety protocols and remaining attentive to equipment, processes, and surroundings.

Essential Skills

• Bilingual Spanish communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with production staff in both Spanish and English.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and pleasant personality, able to work efficiently and effectively with diverse populations and personalities.
• Ability to maintain professional behavior and keep emotions under control in a fast-paced production environment.
• Self-motivation and a results-oriented mindset focused on achieving productivity and quality goals.
• Understanding of principles, practices, and procedures of a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience with quality control and quality assurance in a production or food manufacturing setting.
• Ability to perform inspections related to food products, packaging, and production processes.
• Above average concentration and intensity to monitor processes and identify quality issues.
• Above average memory to retain procedures, standards, and production requirements.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing and packaging quality processes.
• Hands‑on experience in production environments, including packaging and inspection tasks.
• Ability to lead and motivate others to obtain desired results and achieve productivity goals.
• Comfort working in a structured and predictable role, performing similar tasks each shift and interacting with the same team members regularly.
• No specific formal educational requirement is necessary; relevant experience and skills are valued.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization that has doubled in size over the last five years, offering stability and opportunities for long‑term development. The work environment emphasizes structure and predictability, making it easier to master your role and perform at a high level. You will be part of a team‑focused culture that values safety, cleanliness, and quality, and you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the production of popular food products in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Work Environment

This is a 2nd shift position, typically working from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with standard 8‑hour shifts and regular Saturday work as part of the schedule. The role is based in a cookies production area focused on mixing and mini pan operations within a standard food production warehouse environment. You will work near moving equipment such as forklifts and conveyor belts, as well as other production machinery, and you can expect exposure to moderate to loud noise levels under fluorescent lighting. The facility maintains strict cleanliness and sanitation requirements, and the production environment includes the smells of cookies and other food products. Products manufactured in this facility may contain peanuts and tree nuts, and adherence to all safety and hygiene protocols is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Brunswick, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.75 - $20.75/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in East Brunswick, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.