• Quality Control Inspector

    Aerotek (Burlington, NJ)


    Job Title: Quality Control Inspector

    Job Description

    The Product Quality Specialist plays a key role in creating, maintaining, and communicating produce quality standards. This role collaborates with warehouse operations, sales teams, and suppliers to ensure the distribution of the highest quality products to customers. Additionally, the role involves working closely with customers to share product information and enhance their produce marketing success.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct quality control inspections within the food industry and warehouse production.

    + Perform visual inspections of produce to ensure quality standards are met.

    + Document inspection results and manage inventory effectively.

    + Ensure compliance with food safety and receiving policies.

    + Operate heavy powered equipment such as electric pallet jacks or forklifts safely.

    + Collaborate with sales teams and suppliers to maintain product quality.

    + Provide product information to customers for marketing success.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of experience in produce inspection.

    + Ability to safely operate heavy machinery such as forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

    + Strong knowledge of food safety policies and procedures.

    + Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

    + Punctuality and dependability with adherence to attendance policies.

    + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with Sage or similar software is preferred.

    + Willingness to work flexible hours including early morning shifts.

    + Ability to learn and operate operations software.

    + Knowledge of HACCP, GAPs, and other good practices.

    + Ability to work independently and solve problems.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Benefit from paid time off, holidays, and life insurance. Participate in a 401(k) plan with an employer match, all within a brand new distribution center in NJ. Join a successful and expanding operation with opportunities for growth.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position is based in a cold storage warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from 33°F to 55°F. The role requires walking the floor frequently, working around heavy machinery and pallet racking. The company operates 7 days a week, with shifts starting early in the morning based on operational needs. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly, engage in stooping or squatting, and wear protective equipment such as steel-toe/composite-toe boots and safety vests. The schedule includes Monday to Thursday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Friday with an early departure, and Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burlington, New Jersey.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $40.00/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 Burlington,NJ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.