Hook Packing

This 1st shift Quality Inspector role focuses on performing detailed quality checks on manufactured parts, packing approved products, and preparing them for shipment. You will work in a small, supportive quality team, primarily in a seated position, ensuring that every part meets established standards before it leaves the facility.

• Perform visual quality inspections on bins of parts to ensure they meet established specifications and standards.
• Identify and separate nonconforming or defective parts according to quality procedures.
• Accurately pack inspected parts into boxes in a safe and organized manner.
• Weigh materials and packed boxes to confirm correct quantities and compliance with shipping requirements.
• Label boxes clearly and accurately with all required information for traceability and shipping.
• Place labeled boxes into larger containers or shipping boxes for final shipment.
• Collaborate with two other inspectors in the quality department to maintain consistent inspection practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safe and efficient operations.
• Sit for extended periods while performing inspections and packing tasks.
• Follow all company safety guidelines and quality procedures throughout the inspection and packing process.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience performing quality checks or inspections in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• At least 1 year of experience in packing or packaging operations.
• Ability to perform consistent visual checks on parts to detect defects or irregularities.
• Capability to sit for an 810 hour workday while performing inspection and packing tasks.
• General labor skills, including handling bins of parts, boxes, and materials safely.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in weighing, labeling, and preparing products for shipment.
• Ability to follow established quality procedures and work instructions.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment involving fabrication, machining, or assembly.
• Comfort working in a structured, process-driven quality department.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple bins of parts and maintain proper labeling and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team of inspectors.
• Basic understanding of shipping preparation processes, including weighing and labeling.

You will join a clean, well-organized manufacturing facility that handles a wide range of processes under one roof, providing exposure to different aspects of production and quality. The role offers a consistent 1st shift schedule from Monday to Friday, supporting work-life balance and predictable hours. You will work in a small, collaborative quality team where your attention to detail directly contributes to the reliability and performance of the products shipped to customers.

This position is based in a clean manufacturing facility that produces conveyor systems for the coal mining industry. The site houses fabrication, CNC machining, assembly, and mold making operations, offering a dynamic production environment. The Quality Inspector works primarily in a seated role, handling bins of parts, boxes, and weighing equipment as part of daily tasks. The urethane area of the facility can become warm during the summer months due to heat from ovens, and employees should be comfortable working in those conditions when needed. The role follows a 1st shift schedule of 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, providing stable daytime hours.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Grand Rapids,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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.