General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker $18/HR

FIRST SHIFT

Job Description

This entry-level General Production Worker role supports multiple functions within a meat-processing production facility. You will perform a variety of general labor tasks, help maintain a clean and sanitary environment, and assist with equipment, materials, and product handling to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements for meat processing, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP regulations.

• Maintain all production areas in clean and sanitary condition to support food safety and quality standards.

• Identify and promptly communicate any issues that could lead to unsanitary conditions to appropriate leadership.

• Remove product and packing materials from the floor to keep work areas safe and organized.

• Support the collection, opening, and reuse of rework materials while ensuring proper identification of product and line to prevent cross-contamination and allergen issues.

• Assist in relieving co-workers for breaks, which may involve performing duties in other positions as needed.

• Accurately complete all assigned paperwork and documentation.

• Help train new employees by demonstrating proper procedures and reinforcing safety and quality standards.

• Check in with area leadership before the end of the shift to receive additional pass-down information or shutdown tasks.

• Visually inspect cases to ensure they are properly labeled and display clear, legible code dates.

• Make basic adjustments to machinery to facilitate smooth production, including changing tape, code dates, ink, paper, film, cardboard, or pallets.

• Operate a manual hand jack as needed to move materials or product.

Essential Skills

• Dependable, reliable work habits with a strong sense of responsibility.

• Strong attention to detail in a production and food manufacturing environment.

• Ability to follow directions accurately and work under minimal supervision.

• Effective and clear communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to communicate in a timely manner.

• Willingness to work weekends and overtime as business needs require.

• Ability to multi-task safely in a fast-paced production environment.

• Capability to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift.

• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Comfort working in cold storage or cold food environments, including meat and food production settings.

• Ability to use both hands as necessary for handling, arranging, and processing product and materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general labor, general production, packing, or food manufacturing environments is beneficial.

• Experience working in cold storage or cold food facilities is an asset.

• Familiarity with meat, meat cutting, or meat-processing operations is advantageous.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing and meat-processing facility with active production lines and moving mechanical parts. You will regularly work around equipment and may occasionally be in high or elevated areas. The environment includes both colder areas (around 30 degrees) and warmer temperature zones, and the noise level is typically high, requiring comfort working in a loud, fast-paced setting. The position is physically demanding and involves standing and walking constantly throughout the shift; using hands and fingers to handle or feel products and materials; reaching with hands and arms; and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as needed. You will frequently lift and carry at least 50 pounds and use both hands to perform tasks safely and efficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be available to support individuals in performing the essential functions of the job.

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.

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 Jun 14, 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.

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.