Job Title: Quality Technician Pay $20 an hour raise after 4 months Shift: 6pm - 630am 2-2-3 schedule Location: Lakeland, FL Job Description The Quality Technician plays a key role in ensuring that all products manufactured in the facility consistently meet strict safety, regulatory, and customer standards. You will perform routine and specialized testing, closely monitor production activities, and maintain precise documentation to support a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing process in a fast-paced beverage production environment. Responsibilities . + Conduct chemical, physical, and visual inspections to determine material acceptability and compliance with specifications. + Complete audits of packaged products to evaluate final quality, packaging appearance, and container integrity. + Carry out laboratory sampling at scheduled intervals to validate production performance and ensure all materials remain in compliance. + Report all outu2011ofu2011specification findings to appropriate leadership personnel immediately and support timely corrective actions. + Maintain clear, accurate, and legible records for all tests, followu2011up tests, inspections, and audits performed. + Complete qualityu2011related documentation such as work orders, action logs, and other required forms in accordance with established deadlines. + Support calibration and proper operation of laboratory equipment to ensure reliable and repeatable test results. + Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and auditu2011ready at all times. + Participate in special assignments or projects as directed by quality leadership. + Provide testing support to qualify ingredient batches before release for use in production. Essential Skills + Demonstrated ability to follow safety rules, GMP practices, and PPE requirements in a manufacturing environment. + Quality assurance experience in testing raw materials, inu2011process batches, finished goods, packaging components, and treated water. + Skill in performing chemical, physical, and visual inspections to determine material acceptability. + Ability to conduct audits of packaged products, including evaluation of packaging appearance and container integrity. + Experience verifying process controls through torque checks, secure seal testing, seam evaluations, and similar assessments. + Strong technical accuracy and attention to detail in documenting tests, inspections, and audit results thoroughly and correctly. + Ability to maintain clear, accurate, and legible quality records, work orders, action logs, and other documentation within required timeframes. + Competence in supporting calibration and proper use of laboratory equipment to ensure reliable and repeatable results. + High school diploma or equivalent. + 1u20133 years of qualityu2011related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. + Ethical standards and integrity in all qualityu2011related activities and decisions. + Adaptability to frequent changes in production or testing requirements. + Strong communication skills to clearly convey findings to both operators and management. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience working with quality documentation systems such as SAP or similar platforms to verify material and product specifications. + Familiarity with food safety and quality standards governed by SQF, FDA, and local regulatory authorities. + Ability to work effectively in a fastu2011moving production environment with multiple mechanical processes. + Comfort working variable schedules that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. + Capability to keep laboratory and work areas clean, organized, and ready for internal or external audits. + Willingness to participate in special projects and support continuous improvement initiatives in quality and production processes. Why Work Here? You will join a leading global independent beverage solutions provider that offers comprehensive benefits and meaningful rewards. The organization supports your health and financial wellu2011being through Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and AD&D insurance, Pet insurance, legal benefits, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match. You can enjoy 12 paid holidays, vacation, and paid time off, along with wellu2011being programs, discount offerings, and total reward programs that recognize your contributions and help you maintain a strong worku2011life balance. Work Environment This role is based in a fastu2011moving beverage production facility in Lakeland, FL, operating on a 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. shift with a 2u20112u20113 schedule, which may include weekdays, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime depending on operational needs. The environment includes multiple mechanical processes and elevated noise levels, requiring the use of hearing protection and other PPE such as protective eyewear, hair and beard coverings, approved footwear, gloves, and safety restraints when using powered equipment. Temperature conditions may vary between hot and cold depending on the work area, while the laboratory operates in a controlled climate. Work is performed in a structured and closely monitored setting that emphasizes safety, compliance, and consistent quality standards. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeland, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Lakeland,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2026. 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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.
Job Title
Quality Technician