Quality Inspector - Start ASAP

Aerotek; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Quality Inspector to visually inspect canisters, verify tray quantities, and move stock on a fast-paced manufacturing floor in De Soto, KS. This contract role requires strong attention to detail and reliability during 12-hour day/night rotations.

The position is onsite in De Soto, KS, with 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule. Candidates should have prior manufacturing QA/inspection experience and good manual dexterity for handling small items.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control/inspection in manufacturing environments.
• Attention to detail and reliability in fast-paced settings.
• Able to count canisters and verify tray quantities accurately.
• Familiarity with basic inspection tools/methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect canisters to identify defects and remove defective units.
• Verify trays contain the correct number of canisters and count accurately.
• Move and organize stock on the production floor to support workflow.
• Follow quality procedures to maintain consistent product quality.

Skills

Visual inspection

Quality control

Counting accuracy

Manual dexterity

Job description

Job Title: Quality Inspector ($20/hour)

Shift: 1st and 3rd shift (12 hours, 2-2-3 schedule)

Job Description

The Quality Inspector plays a key role in maintaining product standards by visually inspecting canisters for defects, verifying tray quantities, and moving stock as needed to support smooth production operations. This position requires strong attention to detail, reliable work habits, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect canisters to identify and remove defective or damaged units according to established quality standards.
• Verify that each tray contains the correct number of canisters and ensure accurate counting at all times.
• Move and organize stock around the production floor as necessary to support continuous workflow.
• Follow quality control and quality assurance procedures to maintain consistent product quality.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to perform visual inspection tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in quality control, quality assurance, or quality inspection within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately count and verify quantities of canisters in trays.
• Good manual dexterity for handling and inspecting small or repetitive items.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Familiarity with basic inspection tools or methods used in quality control.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on rotating schedules (day and night).

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a stable production environment that values consistent quality and reliable performance. The role offers the opportunity to develop and strengthen skills in inspection and quality control while working as part of a supportive team. The structured shift system provides predictable scheduling, and the environment encourages attention to detail, safety, and professional growth.

Work Environment

This role is based on a production floor in an indoor manufacturing facility. The position follows a rotating shift system operating from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for day shifts (A and C) and from 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for night shifts (B and D). The work involves standing, moving stock, and performing repetitive visual inspections in a fast-paced environment. Steel toe shoes are required as part of the dress code, and employees must follow all safety procedures appropriate for a production setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of De Soto, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in De Soto,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

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.