Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician who will play a vital role in maintaining food safety systems on the production line. This position involves oversight of packaging work, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating closely with the production team. While prior experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is beneficial, we are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates initiative and performs well in interviews.

Responsibilities

Maintain and oversee food safety systems on the production line.Ensure production team members’ packaging work meets standards.Collaborate effectively with the production team to ensure smooth operations.Assist with computer-based tasks and training programs for new team members.Take a leadership role in ensuring all operations are running correctly.

Essential Skills

1.5+ years of basic quality experience in a manufacturing environment.Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to train on measurement tools.Experience in quality assurance within a food manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with pH meters is a plus but not required; training will be provided.Production experience preferred.Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance experience is also applicable.Basic knowledge of food manufacturing, food safety, and quality control.

Why Work Here?

Join a smaller, tightly-knit team where you have the opportunity for growth and promotion. Our supportive work environment fosters team collaboration and career advancement, with success stories like a former employee taking over as Quality Manager within two years.

Work Environment

Work in a salsa and hot sauce manufacturing facility that is climate controlled. You will be interacting with a team of 20-25 production people in a food production environment. The work schedule is Monday to Thursday from 5am to 3pm, with mandatory shifts once a month on Friday. Enjoy a one-hour lunch break with additional breaks throughout the day. Dress code includes closed-toe shoes, t-shirts, pants, and a jacket if desired due to cooler temperatures. Hairnets are required in certain areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Marcos, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 San Marcos,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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 – 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 companies’ 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.

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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.

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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.

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