Job Description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

This entry-level general production role supports multiple functions across the meat-processing production area. The position focuses on general labor tasks, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, and assisting with equipment setup, operation support, and cleanup. You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, follow established procedures such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations, and help ensure efficient, safe, and consistent production on the 2nd shift.

Essential Skills

• Dependable and detail-oriented, with the ability to consistently follow established processes.
• Ability to follow directions accurately and work under minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and in a timely manner.
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime hours as needed based on production demands.
• Ability to multi-task safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Capability to stand and walk for the entire shift while performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Comfort working around meat, food products, and cold storage environments.
• Attention to detail for tasks such as visual inspection of labels, code dates, and product quality.
• Ability to use both hands for handling, reaching, and operating tools and equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general labor, production, or food manufacturing environments is beneficial.
• Experience working in cold storage, cold food, meat processing, or meat cutting environments is helpful.
• Comfort operating basic material handling tools such as a manual hand jack.
• Ability to assist with basic mechanical adjustments on production equipment, such as changing tape, film, or other consumables.
• Willingness to learn and follow GMP and HACCP procedures in a meat-processing facility.
• Capability to assist in training new employees and supporting team development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Davenport, IA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Davenport,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

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