**Description**

This is a hands-on, entry-level position perfect for someone looking to start a career in the quality assurance field. The Quality Technician is a vital part of the team, responsible for performing routine tests, checks, and audits that ensure our products and processes meet the highest standards. You will support the broader Quality team by collecting samples, maintaining lab equipment, and assisting in investigations. No prior experience is required, and we provide comprehensive training.

Key Responsibilities
• Finished Product Checks: Perform routine quality checks on the production line, including measuring product carbonation (CO2), weights, and other critical quality attributes.
• Sample Management: Pull and organize retained samples for complaint investigations, quality control records, and shelf-life studies.
• Sensory Support: Assist the QA/Sensory Specialist with the daily setup of sensory testing panels, including sample preparation and coding.
• Facility Audits: Conduct regular hygiene walks and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) audits throughout the production facility to ensure cleanliness and compliance.
• Equipment Calibration: Perform daily calibration, verification, and light maintenance on laboratory and line testing equipment (e.g., scales, CO2 testers, thermometers) to ensure accuracy.
• Non-Conformance Support: Assist in Failure Notice investigations by inspecting held pallets, gathering additional data, and taking detailed pictures to help with root cause analysis.
• Packaging Quality: Support the investigation of packaging material issues by performing inspections on materials like cans, bottles, and cardboard.
• Sample Collection: Collect various samples from the production lines and adjacent warehouses as needed for laboratory testing and analysis.

**Skills**

Quality control, Laboratory, Gmp, Production

**Top Skills Details**

Quality control,Laboratory,Gmp,Production

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

• High School Diploma or GED is required. An Associate's degree or some college coursework in a science-related field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology) is a plus.
• 0-2 years of experience; previous experience in a manufacturing, lab, or quality role is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately follow procedures.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Basic math and computer skills (familiarity with Microsoft Office is a plus).
• Ability to work both independently and as a supportive team member.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs for sample and material handling.

**Experience Level**

Entry Level

**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 Waddell,AZ.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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.