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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer animal in Indiana is $15.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.79 and $16.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Summer Animal job typically involves working with animals in a seasonal setting, such as at a zoo, farm, wildlife center, or pet care facility. Responsibilities may include feeding, cleaning, monitoring animal behavior, assisting visitors, and supporting animal care professionals. These roles are ideal for students or individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience with animals during the summer months.

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To thrive as a Summer Animal Caretaker, you need basic animal handling skills, knowledge of animal welfare, and preferably experience with pet care or volunteering at shelters. Familiarity with animal feeding schedules, cleaning protocols, and tracking systems such as care logs or shelter management software is valuable. Reliability, patience, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help you excel in caring for animals and working with team members. These skills are essential for maintaining the animals' health, ensuring a safe environment, and supporting efficient shelter or facility operations during the busy summer season.

What does a summer animal do?

A typical day for a Summer Animal Caretaker involves feeding and providing fresh water, cleaning enclosures or living spaces, monitoring animal health, and engaging in socialization or enrichment activities. You may assist with basic grooming, administer medications under supervision, and help with intake or adoption events as needed. Collaboration with other staff and volunteers is common, especially in larger shelters or facilities, and you might interact with the public when answering questions or giving tours. The pace can be fast during the summer due to increased animal intake, but the work is rewarding and offers valuable experience for those interested in animal welfare careers.

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Infographic showing various Summer Animal job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $31,441 per year, or $15.1 per hour.

Process Operator - Farm Animal Manufacturing Operations

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated

Clinton, IN • On-site

$18 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Elanco rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!
Your Role: Process Operator - Farm Animal Manufacturing Operations
As a Process Operator, you will be part of the manufacturing team supporting Clinton's Farm Animal manufacturing operations across Fermentation, Product Recovery, and Product Finishing areas. In this role, you'll operate and maintain large-scale processing equipment, support the production of animal health products, and ensure operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
This posting will offer a one-time sign on bonus of $2,500!
Your Responsibilities:
  • Operate and monitor large-scale manufacturing and processing equipment across fermentation, recovery, and finishing operations while troubleshooting process and equipment issues as they arise
  • Follow all production documentation, batch records, SOPs, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO 9000, FDA, OSHA, and site safety standards
  • Support manufacturing activities including equipment cleaning, tank turnaround, material handling, filter rebuilds, packaging, and general production operations
  • Identify process improvement opportunities, support preventive maintenance activities, and communicate operational issues to leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Maintain a safe work environment by properly using PPE, following safety procedures, and supporting housekeeping and continuous improvement initiatives

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
  • Education: High School Diploma / GED equivalent or 2-year technical degree
  • Required Experience: A minimum of 2 years of manufacturing, industrial, or production experience in a regulated or process-driven environment; manufacturing, industrial, production, or hands-on operational experience preferred; candidates with strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and a demonstrated sense of ownership will also be considered
  • Top 2 skills: Troubleshooting/problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
  • Experience working in a cGMP, FDA-regulated, or ISO 9000 manufacturing environment
  • Experience operating large-scale industrial processing or semi-automated manufacturing equipment
  • Familiarity with fermentation, material handling, blending, drying, filtration, packaging, or related manufacturing operations
  • Fork truck experience and/or experience handling industrial raw materials and finished goods
  • Experience supporting equipment cleaning, preventive maintenance, process monitoring, or continuous improvement activities

Additional Information:
  • Location: Clinton Manufacturing Site - Clinton, IN - Onsite Work Environment
  • Shift: Position may support a 12-hour rotating swing shift; days off may rotate every six weeks and days/nights may rotate every three months (approximately)
  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, F-1/OPT or TN status) for this employment position.

This position is a fixed duration employee with a one-year contract, annually renewable for up to 4 years with a potential for a full-time position, based on individual performance and business needs.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
  • Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO) 8-week parental leave
  • 9 Employee Resource Groups
  • Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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