**General Utility Worker - $18 an hour** Davenport Iowa 1st shift: 7am-3:30pm **Job Summary** The **General Utility Worker** is an entry-level role supporting production in a fast-paced meat processing facility. This position performs a variety of general labor tasks across multiple departments to help maintain safe, efficient operations and ensure compliance with sanitation and food safety standards. This is a hands-on role ideal for individuals who are reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a physical production environment. **Key Responsibilities** + Follow all **food safety and production standards** , including GMP and HACCP guidelines + Maintain **clean, sanitary, and organized** production areas + Remove product and packaging materials from floors to ensure a safe workspace + Properly dispose of and track **inedible products** according to procedures + Sort and remove trash and recycling in a timely manner + Stage production areas with containers and supplies for upcoming shifts + Identify and report any sanitation or safety concerns immediately + Support general production needs across multiple areas as assigned **Preferred Qualifications** + Previous experience in **general labor, production, packing, or food manufacturing** + **Experience working in food processing environments is a plus** + **Ability to work safely around moving machinery and equipment** + **Comfortable working in temperature-controlled environments** (cold and warm areas) + Ability to work in a **high-noise environment** + **Willingness to learn basic equipment setup, cleaning, and adjustments** + **Flexibility to cross-train** and assist in various production roles **Why Join Us?** + Clean, modern production facility + Entry-level opportunity with **room for growth and advancement** + **Stable, hands-on work in a structured environment** + **Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and consistency** + **Opportunity to build skills in the food manufacturing industry** **Work Environment** + Meat processing facility with both **cold (~30°F) and warm areas** + **High-noise environment with active production equipment** + **Physically active role requiring standing and walking throughout the shift** + **Frequent use of hands for handling materials and equipment** + **May require climbing, bending, kneeling, and balancing** + **Regular lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs** **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 25, 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.