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📍 Suffolk, VA (700 Carolina Road)

💵 $19–$22/hr (based on experience)

🕒 Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Occasional Saturdays + Overtime

A leading food distribution facility in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support their warehouse and quality assurance operations. This is an onsite role with long-term potential and growth opportunities within the QA department.

• Stable, long‑term role at a national food distribution company
• Consistent daytime schedule (flexible start times: 6AM / 7AM / 8AM)
• Hands‑on, active position — not just computer work
• Working interview included so candidates can experience the role firsthand
• Opportunities for cross-training and internal advancement

The Quality Control Technician ensures that incoming and stored food products meet all safety, quality, and labeling standards. This hybrid role includes QA office work, lab-style product inspections, and warehouse floor checks.

You will test product samples, verify labels, enter data, communicate quality issues, and support daily QA processes.

• Inspect incoming food shipments at receiving docks
• Pull samples for evaluation (including occasional sensory/taste testing)
• Inspect stored warehouse inventory for condition, labeling, and compliance
• Verify packaging, lot codes, and product accuracy

• Follow GMP, HACCP, FDA, and facility SOP guidelines
• Conduct routine QA audits and documentation checks
• Assist with root-cause follow-up on quality issues
• Maintain accurate internal quality records

• Perform data entry and quality logging using Microsoft Excel
• Monitor and respond to emails throughout the shift
• Prepare forms, inspection logs, and documentation for QA management

• Communicate with vendors, warehouse leads, and management
• Work in both office and warehouse areas throughout the day
• Represent the QA team in a professional and dependable manner

• Monday–Friday
• Rotating start times: 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM
• Occasional Saturdays as needed
• Overtime available

💲 $19–$22/hour depending on experience

• Quality Control or Quality Assurance experience
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work between 6AM–5PM
• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, data entry)
• Dependable, consistent, and detail-focused work style

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Forklift certification
• Experience in food manufacturing, quality control, or warehouse QA

• QA office and lab area connected to a warehouse setting
• Frequent walking between office and warehouse zones
• Professional, presentable attire (no steel-toe shoes required)
• Interaction with vendors and third-party partners

1️⃣ Initial Interview — Traditional interview with QA leadership

2️⃣ Working Interview (4–6 hours) — Hands‑on tasks to evaluate job fit and help candidates understand the role

This is a Contract position based out of Suffolk, VA.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Suffolk,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.