Job Information
Aerotek General Utility Worker in Davenport, Iowa
Job Title: General Utility Worker
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour // 7AM-3:30PM
Position Summary
The General Utility Worker is an entry-level role that supports production operations in a meat-processing environment. This position performs a variety of general labor tasks across multiple production areas rather than working in a single fixed role. The General Utility Worker follows established food safety and sanitation procedures while assisting with product handling, equipment preparation, and maintaining clean, organized, and compliant production areas.
Key Responsibilities
Follow all company policies and procedures related to meat processing, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP regulations.
Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized production areas throughout the shift.
Identify and promptly report any conditions that could create sanitation or food safety risks to supervisors or leads.
Remove product, equipment, and packaging materials from floors to maintain safe workspaces.
Properly separate, dispose of, and track inedible products according to company guidelines.
Remove trash and recyclables from production areas and place them in designated disposal locations.
Stage production areas with empty containers, tools, and supplies in preparation for upcoming shifts.
Assist with general line support and additional tasks as needed to support production efficiency.
Essential Skills & Physical Requirements
Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
Ability to follow directions accurately and work with minimal supervision.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to stand and walk continuously for the duration of the shift.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more on a regular basis.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform job duties.
Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment and in elevated or potentially hazardous areas.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Prior experience in general labor, production, packing, or food manufacturing environments.
Experience working in large-scale food production or manufacturing facilities.
Comfortable operating basic material-handling equipment, such as a manual hand jack .
Willingness and ability to learn and apply GMP and HACCP principles.
Team-oriented mindset, including the ability to assist in training new employees and supporting coworkers across different roles.
Work Environment
This position is located in a meat-processing manufacturing facility. Employees routinely work around moving mechanical parts and may occasionally work at elevated heights. The environment includes both cold temperatures (approximately 30°F) and warmer zones, and noise levels are typically high. The role requires constant standing, walking, reaching, and hands-on material handling throughout the shift.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this 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 May 4, 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.