Production Associate 1st Shift (Davenport)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Associate – 1st Shift (Davenport) Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to join a growing production team at a new Davenport, IA facility, working exclusively on 1st shift. As a Production Associate, you handle a variety of warehouse and production tasks, including pulling copper tubing and pipe, preparing materials with protective coverings, and ensuring products are safely packaged and ready for shipment to major retail customers. You rotate through multiple departments as needed and support the smooth, efficient flow of materials throughout the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned production and warehouse jobs, tasks, and projects across multiple departments, including cell operations, saw operation, receiving, shipping, and work orders.
• Pull copper tubing and pipe accurately for customer shipments, following order specifications and pick lists.
• Move pipe to designated pick locations to support efficient order fulfillment.
• Pull orders from the system or work orders and stage materials for processing and shipment.
• Cover wire or pipe with protective tubing before processing, ensuring materials are properly protected.
• Bar code and label pipe and related products clearly and correctly to support inventory tracking and shipping accuracy.
• Bundle and wrap pipe securely to maintain product integrity during handling and transport.
• Cut pipe according to cut sheets and documented measurements, ensuring precision and adherence to customer requirements.
• Segregate and identify scrap material appropriately to support recycling and waste management processes.
• Box and wrap finished products for shipment, ensuring safe, correct, and damage-free packaging.
• Load outbound shipments, including pallets and bundles, in a safe and organized manner.
• Unload incoming trucks when necessary and move materials to appropriate storage or processing areas.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of hand tools and machinery, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production or general labor roles within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and operate production or warehouse machinery safely after training.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn shipping and receiving processes, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Capability to perform assembly, labeling, packaging, and bundling tasks with attention to detail.
• Basic inventory handling skills, including bar coding, labeling, and staging materials.
• Physical ability to move, lift, and handle pipe and related materials throughout the shift.
• Reliability in maintaining consistent 1st shift hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Willingness to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment that may be hot in summer and cold in winter.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in machine operating, such as saw operation or similar cutting equipment, is beneficial.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, loading, and unloading in a warehouse setting is an advantage.
• Comfort working with bar coding systems and labeling tools to support inventory and shipping accuracy.
• Ability to learn multiple roles and cross-train across departments within 1–3 weeks, depending on individual aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail when following cut sheets and order specifications.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments and support production goals.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from stable 1st shift hours, Monday through Friday, supporting a predictable schedule and work-life balance. The facility offers opportunities to grow and develop within a production and warehouse environment, even with minimal prior experience. Team members who successfully complete training and cross-training are eligible for a structured production incentive program, providing additional earning potential based on performance. The culture emphasizes learning, advancement, and supporting employees as they build skills across multiple departments.

Work Environment

The role is based in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment, which can be hot during the summer and cold in the winter months. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate but may become loud at times depending on department activities and the use of tools or equipment. Employees work with hand tools, production machinery such as saws, bar coding and labeling equipment, and standard packaging materials. Work is performed on-site during 1st shift hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, in a setting that requires safe material handling, consistent movement of pipe and tubing, and adherence to established safety procedures.

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 $16.00 - $16.00/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 Davenport,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.