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Aerotek Baking & Lab Testing Technician in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina
Hiring Baking & Lab Technician
1st shift: 7am-3:30pm
$18.15hr (Weekly Pay)
Position Summary
This role supports product quality andprocess consistency by preparing baked goods according to established formulas and procedures and by performing routine in-process and finished-product laboratory tests. The ideal candidate brings hands-on baking experience; laboratory testing methods will be trained.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and bake products following approved formulas, work instructions, and production schedules.
Execute in-process checks and finished-product evaluations (e.g., weight, dimensions, moisture, texture, pH, Brix, water activity, or other site-specific tests) and accurately document results.
Collect, label, and handle samples using good manufacturing practices (GMPs), sanitation, and food safety requirements.
Set up, calibrate (as trained), clean, and maintain basic lab and bakery equipment (scales, thermometers, mixers, ovens, meters) and report malfunctions.
Identify and communicate nonconforming results; support troubleshooting and corrective actions with production and quality teams.
Maintain organized batch records, test logs, and traceability documentation; enter data into spreadsheets or quality systems as required.
Follow allergen controls, safety procedures, and cleaning schedules; maintain a clean, audit-ready work area.
Support continuous improvement activities such as test method standardization, work instruction updates, and housekeeping improvements.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED (additional technical or culinary training a plus).
1+ years of hands-on baking or food production experience (commercial, retail, or test kitchen environments).
Ability to follow written formulas and procedures and consistently produce repeatable results.
If interested in this opportunity please contact Chris Washington at Aerotek (864) 607-9059 or email resume to cwashington @ aerotek.com for faster response.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SPARTANBURG, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $30.00/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 SPARTANBURG,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2026.
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.