General Utility Worker

Aerotek • Davenport, IA • 16h ago

JOB TITLE: GENERAL UTILITY WORKER

POSITION OVERVIEW

The General Utility Worker is an entry-level production role in a meat-processing facility, supporting daily operations through sanitation, material handling, and general production tasks. This position is ideal for dependable workers who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to build a foundation in food manufacturing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support production by following all GMP, HACCP, and food safety procedures.

Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary production areas throughout the shift.

Remove product, packaging, trash, and recycling from work areas.

Properly dispose of and track inedible product.

Assist with equipment setup, breakdown, and basic adjustments such as tape, code dates, film, or pallets.

Stage production areas, supplies, and ingredients to keep operations running smoothly.

Inspect product, labels, and code dates to ensure quality standards are met.

Operate a manual hand jack to move materials and supplies.

Relieve team members for breaks and assist in different production areas as needed.

Communicate equipment issues or sanitation concerns immediately to leadership.

Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.

Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift.

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs regularly.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.

Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.

Comfort working around meat-processing equipment and moving machinery.

Willingness to work weekends and overtime as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in general labor, production, packing, or food manufacturing.

Familiarity with GMP and HACCP practices.

Willingness to assist with training new employees.

WHY WORK HERE?

Join a clean, modern food-production facility with clear pathways for growth. This role offers hands-on training, cross-training opportunities, and long-term stability for employees who demonstrate reliability, safety awareness, and a strong work ethic.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a meat-processing facility with both cold (approximately 30°F) and warm areas. The environment is physically demanding, fast-paced, and noisy, with regular exposure to moving equipment. Employees are required to wear proper safety and protective equipment and must be able to perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.

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 May 1, 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.

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