As a Quality Inspector, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products. You will be responsible for pulling and labeling product samples for testing and shelf-life checks, performing taste and texture evaluations, managing pest control programs, and running microbiological tests on various product stages. You will also maintain lab equipment, enter sample data into the LIMS system, and verify product labels and code dates for accuracy.
ResponsibilitiesPull and label product samples for testing and shelf-life checks.Perform taste and texture evaluations for products such as sour cream and cottage cheese.Manage pest control program across the facility.Run microbiological tests on raw, in-process, and finished products.Calibrate and troubleshoot lab equipment as needed.Enter sample data into the LIMS system daily.Verify product labels and code dates for accuracy.Support GMP audits, state inspections, and customer audit preparation.Maintain a clean and organized lab environment.Communicate key testing results to management based on SOPs.Track and restock lab supplies as needed.Pull extra samples for shelf-life and retention programs.Handle water, environmental, and special project testing.Validate records throughout the facility to ensure compliance.Coordinate vendor updates and quarterly scorecards.
Essential SkillsExperience in food/lab quality assurance and control.High School Diploma.Computer literacy in data entry, tracking, and communication.Experience in calibration, monitoring, microbiological testing, quality checks, and inspections.Proficiency with microscopes, vendors, fat testing, pH testing, yeast count, and mold count.
Additional Skills & QualificationsAbility to lift and bend with up to 50 lbs.A degree is not required for this role.
Why Work Here?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a no-deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only health coverage and a 401(k) with a 50% company match on the first 8% of earnings. Our company provides safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions, as well as company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage. Enjoy 4 weeks of paid time off, 20 floating holiday hours, and 6 company-paid holidays, along with extra time off for volunteering. We support your growth with tuition reimbursement and fitness membership reimbursement.
Work Environment
You will work in a lab environment on the 2nd shift. There are two options for shift timing: Option 1 runs from 3pm to 1:30am from Wednesday to Saturday, and Option 2 rotates weekly with shifts on Sunday to Wednesday in the first week, and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the second week. The production floor is very clean, highly automated, and maintains a cool environment due to the nature of dairy products.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wooster, Ohio.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $27.00/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 Wooster,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe 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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