Inspector

The Production Quality & Packaging Inspector performs visual inspections, grading, and packaging activities in accordance with defined quality standards and customer requirements. This role ensures product compliance through accurate inspection, thorough documentation, and clear communication of quality issues, while supporting overall production efficiency and maintaining product integrity.

• Perform visual inspections and grading of products in line with defined quality standards and customer specifications.
• Carry out packaging and labeling operations in accordance with established procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure customer packaging requirements are consistently met, including correct labeling, packaging materials, and presentation.
• Operate packaging equipment and manage consumable supplies to support uninterrupted packaging operations.
• Provide parts to edge-to-edge inspection control in accordance with established definitions and guidelines.
• Conduct edge-to-edge floor inspections based on defined grading standards and quality criteria.
• Apply customer quality requirements consistently across all inspected products.
• Document inspection results accurately in SAP or other designated systems.
• Identify defects or deviations from standards and escalate quality concerns through appropriate communication channels.
• Collaborate with production team members to support efficient workflows and maintain product integrity.
• Use basic hand tools and follow assembly-related tasks as needed to support inspection and packaging activities.
• Read and interpret blueprints or product specifications to verify compliance with quality and packaging requirements.

• Experience in production or manufacturing environments.
• Previous machine operating experience, particularly with industrial or packaging machinery.
• Ability to follow detailed quality and inspection definitions and adhere to standard procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects or deviations from quality standards.
• Effective communication skills for reporting and documenting quality concerns.
• Comfort working with inspection processes and basic industrial equipment.
• Ability to perform packaging and labeling operations accurately and consistently.
• Familiarity with documentation of inspection results, including use of systems such as SAP.

• Experience operating packaging equipment (preferred).
• Previous manufacturing experience in a production or industrial setting.
• Experience with assembly tasks and use of hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or product specifications.
• Comfort working with industrial machinery and inspection tools.
• Basic understanding of packaging requirements and customer-specific standards.

You will join a stable organization that invests in its people through comprehensive, company-paid healthcare benefits for individuals and families, as well as company-paid vision and life insurance. The benefits package includes dental insurance, paid training to support your development, and a strong retirement program featuring 401(k) matching and an additional employer contribution even if you choose not to participate. You will enjoy generous paid time off, including vacation and PTO, along with company-paid holidays, supporting a healthy work-life balance and long-term career growth.

This position is based in a modern manufacturing environment within an expanded, clean, and temperature-controlled facility. The site operates with approximately 60 employees, fostering a close-knit and collaborative atmosphere. You will work around production and packaging equipment, industrial machinery, and inspection tools, following established safety and operational procedures in a well-organized, professional setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hazleton, PA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Hazleton,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.