Job Information
Aerotek Quality Control Technician in New Haven, Connecticut
Job Title: Quality Assurance Associate
Job Description
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Associate to join our team. This individual will work under the Quality Manager and initially focus on managing sanitization requirements, with the goal of taking on more quality assurance responsibilities over time. The role involves ensuring strict adherence to sanitization processes and procedures in a food processing facility that produces cold-pressed juices.
Responsibilities
Manage the sanitization process and procedures in the food processing facility.
Ensure daily cleaning processes are followed to meet FDA requirements.
Oversee a team of machine operators to ensure proper cleaning and procedure adherence.
Conduct equipment tests to check for mold, bacteria, and dirt during FDA audits.
Prevent production line shutdowns by maintaining high sanitization standards.
Audit paperwork and facilities to ensure compliance with quality and safety regulations.
Provide feedback to workers who do not meet sanitizing standards and stress the importance of proper cleaning.
Essential Skills
Bilingual in Spanish is required.
Experience in cleaning and sanitizing food equipment.
High attention to detail.
Experience in quality assurance or inspecting.
Familiarity with FDA regulations and HACCP principles.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
Knowledge of GMP, ISO, AS, and other regulated environments.
Experience with SQF Facility cleaning, PCQI, or HACCP is a plus.
Strong personality to manage and provide feedback to the production team.
Basic proficiency in Word and Excel for report submission and temperature monitoring.
Why Work Here?
This rapidly growing company is the exclusive co-packer for professional athletes in the MLB, NFL, and NBA. You will have the opportunity to work directly with team nutritionists to develop hydration and recovery drinks for athletes. Join a dynamic team that values quality, innovation, and collaboration.
Work Environment
This is a food and beverage production facility that operates in a chilled environment to maintain juice at specific temperatures. The role requires adherence to strict sanitization and quality standards to ensure product safety and compliance with FDA regulations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Haven, Connecticut.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 New Haven,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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.