Quality Inspector

Aerotek; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

Aerotek in Chicago, IL is hiring a Quality Inspector to ensure food products meet quality and safety standards. The role involves monitoring production lines, performing critical measurements, and documenting inspections to support compliant manufacturing.

Qualified candidates have at least 2 years in food manufacturing and a high school diploma. This on-site, permanent position offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within a safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a food manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on quality inspection experience in production settings.

Responsibilities

• Check products during production to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Monitor lines and visually inspect for defects or contamination.
• Measure temperatures, chlorine levels, pH, and other parameters.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are cleaned and sanitized.
• Operate inspection tools like thermometers and scales.
• Complete forms and logs for quality checks and production records.
• Enforce GMPs and hygiene standards.
• Place non-conforming products on hold and report issues.
• Collaborate with production, sanitation, and QA teams to resolve issues.
• Follow PPE and safety requirements around processing equipment.

Skills

Food quality inspection

Attention to detail

Measuring equipment

GMP compliance

Visual inspection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Thermometers

Metal detectors

pH meters

ATP testing devices

Job description

Quality Inspector $21/hr

Job Description

The Quality Inspector ensures that food products consistently meet company quality standards and regulatory safety requirements. This role monitors production lines, performs critical food safety measurements, and documents all inspections to support a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Check food products during production to confirm they meet established quality and food safety standards.
• Continuously monitor production lines and visually inspect products for defects, contamination, or other quality issues.
• Measure and record critical safety parameters such as product temperatures, chlorine levels, pH, and other required metrics.
• Verify that equipment and work areas are properly cleaned and sanitized before, during, and after production.
• Operate and monitor tools and equipment such as thermometers, scales, metal detectors, and ATP testing devices.
• Accurately complete forms, logs, and documentation related to food safety checks, quality inspections, and production records.
• Enforce basic food safety rules, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), hygiene standards, and cleanliness requirements.
• Place products on hold when they do not meet quality or safety specifications and promptly report issues to supervisors or quality personnel.
• Collaborate closely with production, sanitation, and quality assurance teams to resolve issues and maintain consistent product quality.
• Follow all safety and PPE requirements while working around food processing equipment and production lines.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with quality inspection in a production setting.
• Ability to perform visual inspection of products on fast-moving production lines.
• Experience using metal detectors for product safety checks.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and basic food safety rules.
• Ability to take and interpret measurements such as temperature, chlorine levels, and pH.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Capability to stand and walk for 8-10 hours per shift.
• Ability to work around food processing equipment and production lines safely.
• Must not be sensitive to food allergens, given the food manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with general labor tasks in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Prior use of thermometers, scales, ATP testing devices, and similar inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects or irregularities quickly.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with production, sanitation, and QA teams.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate records and logs.
• Comfort working in hot, wet, or refrigerated areas as needed.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a direct placement opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and company-paid life insurance. You will join a stable, production-focused organization that values safety, quality, and teamwork, providing long-term career potential and a supportive environment for growth.

Work Environment

The work environment is hands-on, fast-paced, and production-driven, with most activities taking place on or near the production floor. You may work in hot, wet, or refrigerated areas depending on the production zone. The role requires standing and walking for most of the shift, typically 8-10 hours, while working around food processing equipment and active production lines. The facility can be loud at times, consistent with a manufacturing setting. Personal protective equipment such as hair nets, gloves, coats, and other PPE must be worn at all times to maintain safety and hygiene standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The 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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

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.

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.