General Production Worker (1st Shift) | Competitive Pay | No Experience Required
Start a Stable Career in Food Production
Looking for a steady job where you can stay active, work with a team, and learn new skills? We're hiring General Production Workers for our 1st shift team.
In this role, you'll help support the production of food products in a clean manufacturing facility. You'll assist with production, packaging, cleaning, quality checks, and keeping the operation running smoothly. No experience is required. If you're dependable, willing to learn, and ready to work, we'd like to meet you.
What You'll Do
• Help keep production lines running smoothly
• Set up work areas and supplies for daily production
• Package and handle food products safely
• Inspect products to make sure they meet quality standards
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Remove trash, recycling, and unused materials from production areas
• Prepare equipment for production and cleaning
• Move materials and products using a hand jack when needed
• Perform basic machine adjustments, such as changing labels, tape, packaging materials, or supplies
• Report equipment problems to supervisors
• Complete production paperwork accurately
• Help train new team members when needed
• Assist teammates throughout the shift to keep production moving
• Prepare workstations and supplies for the next shift
What We're Looking For
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
• Attention to detail and quality
• Comfortable working around food products and production equipment
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when needed
Bonus Points If You Have
• Manufacturing or production experience
• Food production or food service experience
• Warehousing or general labor experience
• Experience using pallet jacks or material handling equipment
• Experience working with machinery or production lines
Don't have the experience? That's okay. We're willing to train motivated individuals who are ready to work and learn.
Why Join Us?
✅ Stable, full-time work
✅ Opportunities for overtime
✅ Paid training
✅ Learn valuable manufacturing skills
✅ Career growth opportunities
✅ Team-focused work environment
✅ Work in an essential industry that provides food products to customers every day
Work Environment
This position works inside a food production facility with active production lines and equipment. Some areas of the plant are cooler, while others may be warmer depending on the process.
You should be comfortable:
• Standing and walking for most of the shift
• Lifting up to 50 pounds regularly
• Working around production equipment and conveyor lines
• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Following food safety and workplace safety procedures
• Working occasional overtime and weekends based on production needs
The facility is safety-focused, team-oriented, and offers opportunities to learn different areas of the operation as you grow your skills.
Ready to Get Started?
If you're dependable, hardworking, and looking for a long-term opportunity, apply today. We're looking for team members who show up, work hard, and want to grow with us.
No experience required. Training provided. Apply today!
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 Aug 19, 2026.
About Aerotek
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.