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Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Technician to ensure the highest standards of operational sanitation and product labeling accuracy within our food production facility. This role requires a food industry with familiarity in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food hygiene.

Responsibilities

Conduct hourly rounds to check and manage operational sanitation.

Perform label checks to ensure correct labels match the final products.

Maintain and update quality assurance documentation.

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Utilize computer skills for emailing, auditing, and editing Excel sheets.Essential Skills

Experience in quality assurance within the food industry.

Strong knowledge of GMPs and food hygiene.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in computer skills, including email and Excel.Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but English proficiency is essential.

Previous experience in food production is advantageous to understand GMP and food requirements.

HACCP knowledge is beneficial.Why Work Here?

We offer room for growth beyond this position, with opportunities for mechanically inclined individuals to advance into maintenance roles or higher-level quality positions.

Work Environment

The work environment is a refrigerated plant with a total of 75 employees across two shifts, focused on fresh and raw sausage production. The temperature on the floor is approximately 45 degrees. During graveyard shifts, you will work independently for most of the shift, aside from time spent doing QA documentation with the outside crew.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, Washington.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Kent,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

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 – 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.

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.Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.