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Production Specialist - Camanche, IA

Camanche, IA

$15.75 - $21.25/hr

Production Specialist | Entry Level Location: Camanche, IA Job Type: Full Time, Hourly Shift(s) Available:8 hour day shift with occasional overtime including weekends and holidays Why Join?

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Production Specialist - Camanche, IA

Camanche, IA

$18 - $20/hr

Production Specialist | Entry Level Location: Camanche, IA Job Type: Full Time, Hourly Shift(s) Available:8 hour day shift with occasional overtime including weekends and holidaysWhy Join? Benefits ...

Nexera

Entry Level Remote Sales Role

Davenport, IA · Remote

$1.5K - $5.3K/wk

About this role We are hiring entry-level Financial Sales Consultants to join our remote team. In ... Access to products from 60-plus insurance carriers -- independent model, never limited to one ...

Aerotek

Production Associate

Davenport, IA

$19/hr

General Production Worker (2nd Shift) 3:30pm-12:00am $19/hr This entry-level general production role supports multiple functions within a meat-processing facility. The position focuses on general ...

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Production Operator - Clinton IA

Clinton, IA

$23.65/hr

This is an entry-level position where you will gain knowledge of the facility, general department ... Production Operators are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned. Job ...

Nexera

Entry Level Remote Insurance Sales

Davenport, IA · Remote

$1.5K - $3.2K/wk

About this role We're hiring entry-level Financial Sales Consultants for our remote team. You'll ... Year 3: Start building your own team, earn override income on their production * Year 5+: Lead a ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level production in Moline, IL is $15.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $16.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Entry Level Production job typically involves assisting in the manufacturing or assembly process, operating machinery, inspecting products for quality, and following safety protocols. These roles require little to no prior experience and provide on-the-job training. Responsibilities may vary depending on the industry but often include packaging, material handling, and equipment maintenance.

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Entry Level Production roles require strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and basic literacy or math skills, usually with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with production equipment, safety protocols, and inventory tracking systems like ERP software is often beneficial. Reliability, effective communication, and a willingness to learn are important soft skills for this position. These qualities ensure efficient workflow, adherence to quality standards, and contribute to a safe and collaborative production environment.

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General Utility - 2nd Shift

Fair Oaks Foods, LLC

Davenport, IA • On-site

Other

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Position Summary
The position General Utility is the entry level production role. It is not bound by one specific role within the production area, but rather a description of a number of duties within this job classification. The is a general labor role.
Responsibilities
All employees are required to contribute to production operations by complying with policies and procedures for meat processing; Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations, etc.
All employees are required to contribute to a safe and sanitary work environment by complying with established procedures and rules.
Job responsibilities throughout the facility include but are not limited to the following:
  • Maintain all production areas in clean and sanitary conditions. Communicate any issues that are leading to unsanitary conditions in a timely manner to Supervisor and/or Foreman
    • Remove product and packing materials from the floor
    • Properly dispose of and track inedible product
    • Separate and remove trash and recycling from production areas
    • Stage production area with empty containers for the following shift
  • Assist with Preparing / Disassembling equipment for the operation, of meat-processing or for sanitation.
  • Assist with the collection, opening, and reuse of rework ensuring proper identification of product and line to eliminate cross-contamination and allergen concerns
  • Assist in relieving co-workers for breaks, which may mean assisting in another position
  • Accurately complete any assigned paperwork
  • Assisting in accurately training new employees
  • Prior to leaving at the end of production, check in with the area Foreman and or Supervisor for additional shutdown activities that need to be performed
  • Visual inspection of cases to ensure cases are labeled and have a clear legible code date.
  • Make required adjustments to machinery to facilitate smooth production including but not limited to changing tape, code dates, ink, paper, film, cardboard, or pallets
  • Operate a manual hand jack as needed
  • Communicate all equipment malfunctions in a timely manner
  • Prepare supplies and work station for the next shift.
  • Stage ingredients in 50lb containers to maintain product flow
  • Arrange meat as instructed and per specification
  • Comb, hang, transport, and stack product continuously
  • Inspect for quality specifications of product on a conveyor belt.
  • Perform job duties accurately and efficiently at expected rates
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent in training or experience.
  • The ability to read, write and speak English.
  • Must be dependable and detail-oriented.
  • Must be able to follow directions and work under minimal supervision.
  • Communicate effectively and clearly in a timely manner.
  • Must be willing to work weekends and overtime hours as the company necessitates.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment safely.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is frequently exposed to colder (30 degrees) and/or warmer temperature areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear as defined below.
  • Standard of 10 hours shifts and longer as the company requires
  • Standing and/or walking constantly throughout the shift
  • Lifting /Carrying a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Use both hands as necessary
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.

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