General Production Worker

Job Description

Job Description

General Production Worker (2nd Shift)

Join a fast-paced food production team where you'll play an important role in maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency while gaining valuable manufacturing experience.

• Support daily production operations in a meat-processing facility
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and food-safe
• Move materials, ingredients, and finished products throughout the plant
• Set up and prepare workstations and supplies for upcoming shifts
• Assist with equipment setup, cleanup, and basic adjustments
• Inspect products and packaging for quality and accuracy
• Complete production paperwork and communicate any issues to supervisors
• Safely operate hand jacks and handle materials up to 50 lbs.
• Help maintain smooth production flow and support team members as needed

• Reliable and safety-minded with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Able to follow instructions and work independently
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Willing to work overtime and weekends when needed
• Able to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift

• Manufacturing, production, or general labor experience
• Food production, packaging, or cold-storage environments
• Meat processing, food prep, or warehouse experience
• Experience working around machinery and production equipment

• Entry-level position with on-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development
• Clean, organized facility focused on safety and teamwork
• Stable work environment with consistent hours
• Great opportunity to build a long-term manufacturing career

This position is located in a meat-processing facility with refrigerated and temperature-controlled areas. The role requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working around production equipment in a fast-paced environment. Safety, teamwork, and quality are top priorities every day.

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 24, 2026.

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.

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.