Job Description

The General Utility Worker role is an entry-level position within the production team, encompassing a variety of duties. This general labor role requires employees to adhere to meat processing policies and procedures, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations, ensuring all production areas remain clean and sanitary.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of production areas.Communicate issues leading to unsanitary conditions promptly.Remove product and packing materials from the floor.Dispose of and track inedible products properly.Separate and remove trash and recycling from production areas.Prepare and stage production areas with empty containers for the next shift.Assist with preparing and disassembling equipment for operations or sanitation.Assist in the collection, opening, and reuse of rework while ensuring proper product identification to prevent cross-contamination.Relieve co-workers for breaks and assist in other positions as needed.Complete assigned paperwork accurately.Assist in training new employees.Check in with area supervisors for additional tasks at the end of shifts.Perform visual inspections of cases to ensure proper labeling and legible code dates.Make necessary machinery adjustments for smooth production.Operate a manual hand jack as needed.Communicate equipment malfunctions in a timely manner.Prepare supplies and workstations for the next shift.Stage ingredients in 50-pound containers for product flow.Arrange meat as instructed and per specifications.Comb, hang, transport, and stack products continuously.Inspect products on a conveyor belt for quality specifications.

Essential Skills

Dependability and attention to detail.Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision.Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.Willingness to work weekends and overtime as needed.Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment safely.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in general labor, production, packing, or food manufacturing is beneficial.Candidates from similar industries such as Kraft, Tyson, or Hill & Valley may excel.

Why Work Here?

Join a clean and new facility with opportunities for growth into other roles, starting from this entry-level position. Enjoy great hours, 7a - 3:30p, Monday - Friday (overtime and weekends maybe needed).

Work Environment

This position operates within a manufacturing environment where employees are exposed to moving mechanical parts and varying temperature conditions, ranging from colder areas at 30 degrees to warmer ones. The noise level is typically high, and the role demands constant standing, walking, and the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • 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 Feb 6, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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