Contract Quality Inspector Jobs in Riverside, CA

Quality Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Inspector (within food or medicine) is responsible for performing receiving inspections and sampling of raw materials, monitoring startup inspections of Mixing, Production, and Packaging operations, and releasing finished products for inventory or shipment. The role involves inspecting products to ensure compliance with order specifications, company quality control systems, and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections and sampling of raw materials.
• Monitor startup inspections of Mixing, Production, and Packaging operations.
• Release finished products for inventory or shipment.
• Conduct inspections including observations for SOP adherence, accuracy, and quality of operations.
• Examine company records to secure information such as product size and weight, and results of quality tests.
• Inspect products to determine compliance with order specifications, quality control systems, and legal requirements.
• Disposition stickers on materials and issue use cards when required.
• Prioritize sampling, testing, and paperwork related to raw materials and in-process products.
• Submit samples of products and materials to the laboratory for testing.
• Stamp marks of approval or rejection on products and write examination reports.
• Possess the authority to stop any non-conforming manufacturing process.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in quality inspection, documentation, and data entry.
• Experience in GMP, inspection, and blueprint interpretation.
• Strong visual inspection skills.
• Ability to handle and record data neatly and accurately.
• Capability to perform job responsibilities under minimal supervision.
• Trained in aseptic sampling techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in document control.
• Sit-down forklift experience is a plus, with a willingness to learn if not experienced.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Paper documentation skills.

Why Work Here?

This is a contract-to-hire position offering an opportunity for long-term employment. The company values professional growth and provides a supportive environment for personal development.

Work Environment

The position is within a cleanroom environment where false nails, nail polish, and accessories (except plain wedding bands without stones) are prohibited. Daily entry into the clean area discourages wearing such items to the workplace. The role requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands, with occasional stooping and kneeling. There may be a strong garlic smell present during certain extraction processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jurupa Valley, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Jurupa Valley,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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 – 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.