General Production Worker

Aerotek; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Davenport, IA is seeking entry-level General Production Workers for a meat-processing facility. You will perform general labor, support production and sanitation, and follow GMP, HACCP, and HACCP policies to maintain sanitary operations.

This contract-to-hire role offers on-site work, weekly pay, and benefits, with opportunities to grow within the company. Candidates must be able to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and work overtime in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Be dependable with strong attention to detail and safety.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Available to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Capable of standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs throughout the shift.
• Comfortable handling meat products and working in cold-storage environments.
• Ability to inspect products, labels, and code dates for quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards to ensure sanitary production operations.
• Perform sanitation, waste removal, product handling, and equipment setup/teardown to support efficient production.
• Inspect products and packaging for quality, proper labeling, and code dates.
• Operate and make minor adjustments to production equipment while reporting malfunctions promptly.
• Handle materials, ingredients, and finished products using hand jacks and safe lifting practices.
• Complete production paperwork accurately and assist with employee training as needed.
• Support production flow by staging materials, preparing work areas for the next shift, and assisting team members across departments.
• Maintain product quality by following specifications, preventing cross-contamination, and ensuring proper product identification.
• Work in a fast-paced environment requiring continuous standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Detail oriented

Safety conscious

Independent worker

Communication skills

Overtime availability

Heavy lifting

Meat handling

Quality inspection

Job description

Job Description

We are looking to hire entry-level General Production Workers! This role supports multiple functions within a meat-processing production facility. You will perform a variety of general labor tasks, help maintain clean and sanitary production areas, and support both production and sanitation operations. The position requires strict adherence to meat processing policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations, while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards to ensure sanitary production operations.

• Perform sanitation, waste removal, product handling, and equipment setup/teardown to support efficient production.

• Inspect products and packaging for quality, proper labeling, and code dates.

• Operate and make minor adjustments to production equipment while reporting malfunctions promptly.

• Handle materials, ingredients, and finished products using hand jacks and safe lifting practices.

• Complete production paperwork accurately and assist with employee training as needed.

• Support production flow by staging materials, preparing work areas for the next shift, and assisting team members across departments.

• Maintain product quality by following specifications, preventing cross-contamination, and ensuring proper product identification.

• Work in a fast-paced environment requiring continuous standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Key Qualifications

• Dependable with strong attention to detail and safety.

• Ability to work independently and follow instructions in a fast-paced production environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Available to work overtime and weekends as needed.

• Capable of standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs throughout the shift.

• Comfortable handling meat products and working in cold-storage environments.

• Ability to inspect products, labels, and code dates for quality and accuracy.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and meat-processing facility with cold and temperature-controlled areas.

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, and material handling.

• Exposure to moving machinery, high-noise environments, and refrigerated production areas.

• Team-oriented environment focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Why Work Here?

• You will join a clean, modern facility that offers a clear entry point into the food manufacturing industry and the opportunity to grow into other roles over time. The organization emphasizes safety, structure, and adherence to best practices, providing a stable environment for learning and development. As an entry-level role, this position allows you to build valuable skills in production operations, sanitation, and equipment handling, while contributing to a supportive team culture focused on reliability and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Davenport,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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.