Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
Job Description

This position involves inspecting finished products to ensure compliance with critical physical and chemical parameters and maintaining orderly records of these inspections. You will perform daily calibration of lab instruments and manage records of external services. Additionally, you will conduct general inspections to detect unusual conditions that might cause losses, collaborating with other departments to identify and resolve production-related issues. The role includes coordinating rework and release of held goods with production and inventory control.

ResponsibilitiesInspect finished products at 24-hour checks to ensure all critical parameters are met.Perform daily calibration of lab instrumentation and maintain records of outside services.Identify and resolve unusual conditions that could cause losses.Maintain firm control over held goods and investigate errors or defects.Coordinate rework and release of held goods with production and inventory control.Essential SkillsExperience in quality assurance and production environments.Ability to conduct quality inspections and general labor tasks.Knowledge of GMP practices and quality control procedures.Proficiency in inspection checklist processes.Additional Skills & QualificationsAbility to lift 15-20 pounds.Capability to work on feet for 10-12 hour shifts.Experience working on high-speed production lines.Capacity to maintain cleanliness of work area.Why Work Here?

Employees have the opportunity to be trained on different machinery and advance to direct employment. The company hosts events such as cookouts, holiday parties, and Thanksgiving potluck, including temporary employees. There is a close call bonus for reporting issues against GMP or quality rules.

Work Environment

Work in a production setting that is cold in winter and warm in summer, adjacent to machines that can emit heat. The environment involves food manufacturing with strong smells such as garlic and salsa. Shifts are 10-12 hours long, requiring standing for extended periods. Protective gear including gloves, beard nets, hair nets, ear plugs, and safety glasses is provided, but steel-toed boots must be supplied by employees. Temporary workers wear royal blue shirts provided by Aerotek. Work alongside 10-20 people per line, with up to 160-200 people in the warehouse during peak season. Many coworkers speak Spanish or Haitian Creole. Facilities include lockers with locks and a break room with microwaves and vending machines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hurlock, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.25 - $15.25/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 Hurlock,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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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