Receiving Clerk Inspector

Job Title: Receiving Clerk Inspector / Quality Control Technician I

Job Description

The Receiving Clerk Inspector / Quality Control Technician I receives, inspects, and tests incoming products to ensure they are free of defects and meet established performance and quality standards. This role focuses on verifying packaging accuracy, product presentation, and functional performance while accurately documenting findings and supporting continuous improvement in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming products and packaging and verify that shipments match documentation and specifications.
• Inspect products visually and physically to confirm correct packaging, presentation, physical appearance, and overall condition.
• Test product performance and functionality using appropriate tools and basic test procedures.
• Safely operate hand tools such as calipers, power drills, screwdrivers, laser testers, light meters, heat guns, box cutters, and other tools as needed for inspection and testing.
• Ensure labeling, barcoding, and silk screening are accurate, legible, and correctly placed on all products and packaging.
• Document inspection results clearly and maintain accurate records of product quality, defects, and test outcomes.
• Report quality issues and nonconformances to Quality Control leadership that may impact customer satisfaction, contribute to recurring defects, or result in loss of sales.
• Provide timely feedback to the company regarding product failures, performance concerns, and trends observed during inspections.
• Develop and apply skills for diagnosing errors related to product operation or functions, particularly for lighting, small electronics, or technical products.
• Follow established quality control procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines during all inspection and testing activities.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while managing time effectively to meet daily workload and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as needed to complete inspections and handle products.
• Lift, move, and handle products and materials in accordance with physical requirements and safety practices.

Essential Skills

• Six months or more of experience and/or training in repair or service of lighting, small electronics, or other technical products, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving activities.
• Ability to receive and inspect packaging for accuracy of devices and contents.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and follow established procedures and work instructions.
• Strong observation and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to perform visual inspections accurately and consistently.
• Effective communication skills to clearly document findings and report issues.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use basic hand tools safely, including calipers, power drills, screwdrivers, laser testers, light meters, heat guns, and box cutters.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and quality findings.
• Physical ability to regularly use hands and arms, and to talk or hear during work tasks.
• Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and occasionally sit, climb, or balance.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift up to 50 lbs, and occasionally lift more than 100 lbs with appropriate technique and assistance.
• Adequate vision for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to perform physical work while wearing proper safety equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in quality assurance, quality control, or inspection roles in a warehouse or production environment.
• Expierence in shipping and receiving, including handling inventory and packaging.
• Familiarity with quality control documentation and reporting practices.
• Comfort working with small electronics, lighting products, or other technical devices.
• Ability to develop diagnostic skills for identifying operational or functional product issues over time.
• Strong reliability and consistency in following procedures and safety guidelines.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a contract-to-hire path that provides a clear opportunity to grow with the company and build a long-term career in quality control and warehouse operations. Once hired as a permanent employee, you gain access to company benefits that support your well-being and stability. You work in a setting that values accuracy, continuous improvement, and individual contribution, while providing the structure and support needed to develop new technical and inspection skills.

Work Environment

Work takes place in an open-air warehouse environment that is not climate controlled, so temperatures may vary throughout the day and across seasons. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., supporting a consistent daytime work routine. The role involves regular physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting, and requires the use of proper safety equipment as provided. You will work around typical warehouse tools and equipment, including hand tools and testing devices, in a setting that emphasizes safety, organization, and adherence to established procedures.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sunrise, FL.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Sunrise,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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.