Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician / Production Worker Shift: 6p - 630a 2-2-3 schedule Pay: $19 an hour / raise after permanent hire Temp-to-Hire Job Description The Quality Technician plays a key role in ensuring that all products manufactured in the facility meet strict safety, regulatory, and customer standards. This position conducts routine testing, monitors production activities, and maintains accurate documentation to support a safe and compliant manufacturing process. Responsibilities + Consistently follow all site safety rules, GMP practices, and PPE requirements while working in production or warehouse areas. Required PPE may include protective eyewear, hearing protection, hair/beard coverings, approved footwear, gloves, and safety restraints when using powered equipment. + Uphold all food safety and product quality standards established by internal programs, customer expectations, and regulatory agencies such as SQF, FDA, and local authorities. + Ensure all products and materials meet specified criteria stored within the SAP system or other quality documentation. + Immediately stop production if any condition puts food safety at risk and notify management without delay. + Perform routine and specialized testing on raw materials, inu2011process batches, finished goods, packaging components, and treated water. + Conduct chemical, physical, and visual inspections to determine material acceptability. + Complete audits of packaged products to evaluate final quality, packaging appearance, and container integrity. + Verify process controls by performing torque checks, secure seal testing, seam evaluations, and any other assessments required by either the customer or the company. + Carry out laboratory sampling at scheduled intervals to validate production performance and ensure all materials are in compliance. + Report all outu2011ofu2011specification findings to appropriate leadership personnel immediately. + Maintain clear, accurate, and legible records for all tests, followu2011up tests, inspections, and audits performed. + Complete qualityu2011related documentation such as work orders, action logs, and other required forms in accordance with deadlines. + Support calibration and proper operation of lab equipment to ensure reliable and repeatable results. + Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and auditu2011ready at all times. + Participate in special assignments or projects as directed by quality leadership. + Provide testing support to qualify ingredient batches before use in production. Essential Skills + Technical Accuracy: Skilled in documenting tests and inspections thoroughly and correctly. + Ethical Standards: Demonstrates integrity in all qualityu2011related activities and decisions. + Adaptability: Able to adjust to frequent changes in production or testing requirements. + Communication: Able to communicate findings clearly to both operators and management. Additional Skills & Qualifications + High school diploma or equivalent required. + 1u20133 years of qualityu2011related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. + In facilities producing or packing alcoholic beverages, must be at least 21 years of age. Why Work Here? Join a leading global independent beverage solutions provider that values your well-being. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Benefits, and a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match. Benefit from 12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Paid Time Off, and Well-being Benefits, along with Discount and Total Reward Programs. Work Environment Work schedule may include weekdays, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime depending on operational needs. The environment is fast-moving with multiple mechanical processes and elevated noise levels requiring hearing protection. Temperature conditions may vary between hot and cold depending on the work area, though the laboratory operates in a controlled climate. Work is performed in a structured and closely monitored setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeland, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr. 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:u2022 Medical, dental & visionu2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospitalu2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableu2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)u2022 Short and long-term disabilityu2022 Health Spending Account (HSA)u2022 Transportation benefitsu2022 Employee Assistance Programu2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Lakeland,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry u2013 from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companiesu2019 construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.

Created: 2026-01-26