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Associate Production Peak Season - Cold Side

Job Summary:

Indiana Packers is seeking dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our team to fulfill our Associate Production Peak Peak Season-Cold Side positions. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking for work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Production Associates play a critical role in the processing, packaging, and quality control of our meat products to ensure customer satisfaction and food safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform various tasks in the meat processing facility, including cutting, trimming, deboning, packaging, and labeling meat products.
• Operate and maintain production machinery and equipment as needed.
• Ensure all food safety and quality assurance standards are met in accordance with company policies and USDA regulations.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for handling, processing, and sanitation.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work efficiently to meet daily production goals and deadlines.
• Adhere to all workplace safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with additional tasks as assigned by supervisors or management.

Qualifications: All applicants must be at least 18 years of age

• Ability to work in a cold, fast-paced, and physically demanding environment.
• Must be available to work from August 2026 - February 2027.
• Prior experience in meat processing, food production, or manufacturing is a plus but not required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform repetitive motions.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well in a team setting.
• Compliance with all company policies, including food safety and workplace safety protocols.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.

Physical Demand:

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.

The position lifts heavy objects up to 50 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arms and fingers, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina and vision.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Pay:

• Health insurance including three health care options (including an HSA)
• Two Dental Insurance Options
• Two Vision Options
• 401K plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive hourly wage.
• Monday-Friday with some weekend work.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Discounts on company products in our employee store.
• Opportunity to gain experience in the food processing industry.

This manufacturing position earns a competitive wage of $20.00 per hour for the first shift and $21.00 per hour for the second shift.

OUR COMPANY: INDIANA PACKERS CORPORATION

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, food service and private label producer of fresh and processed meats company. IPC is majority owned, by Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan's largest trading company with more than 60,000 team members. As a company, we are growing; in the past five years, we have grown by more than 50% to almost 3,000 team members with 4 primary processing facilities. We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. Are you ready to step up to the challenge of launching your career with Indiana Packers?

Location

This factory position is in Delphi Indiana (6755 W 100 N Delphi, IN 46923), a short drive from Lafayette Indiana & Purdue University.

EOE, including Disability/Veteran

Hiring Immediately