Associate Production Peak Season - Hot Side

Indiana Packers Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental insurance options

Vision insurance options

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Employee product discounts

Job summary

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is seeking Associate Production Peak Season team members for the Hot Side. This full-time position supports harvesting, skinning, cutting, trimming and eviscerating meat products in a fast-paced facility.

You will work with a team, follow safety protocols, and help meet daily production goals with supportive on-the-job training. The role involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends,

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Available Aug 2026–Feb 2027.
• Able to work in a hot or cold, fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Previous meat processing or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform production tasks including harvesting, skinning, trimming, cutting and eviscerating meat products.
• Operate production machinery following proper procedures.
• Work with team to meet daily production goals and deadlines.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation protocols including PPE usage.
• Keep work areas clean and ready for production.
• Support food safety and USDA compliance.
• Assist supervisors with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Stamina

Physical ability

Flexible shifts

Job description

Associate Production Peak Season - Hot Side

Indiana Packers is seeking reliable, hardworking individuals to join our team as Associate Production Peak Season team members in the Hot Side. This full-time opportunity is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands‑on working in a fast-paced, team‑oriented production environment. In this role, Production Associates play a critical role in harvesting, skinning, cutting, trimming and eviscerating our delicious quality pork products while supporting the company's commitment to quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of production tasks, which may include harvesting, skinning, trimming, cutting and eviscerating meat products.


• Operate production machinery and equipment as needed while following proper procedures.


• Work efficiently with team members to help meet daily production goals and deadlines.


• Adhere to all safety and sanitation protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).


• Keep work areas clean, organized, and ready for production.


• Support food safety and quality assurance standards in accordance with company policies and USDA regulations.


• Assist supervisors and management with additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.


• Must be available to work from August 2026 - February 2027.


• Able to work in a hot or cold, fast-paced, and physically demanding environment.


• Previous experience in meat processing, food production, or manufacturing is helpful but not required.


• Comfortable working with raw meat/or carcass parts.


• 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.


• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and works well in a team environment.


• Rehire criteria is 120 days of waiting period from most recent termination date. Three times rule, candidates are not eligible if they worked for Indiana Packers 3 times already.


• Committed to following all company policies, including food safety and workplace safety protocols.


• This job description is not intended to include every task, duty, or responsibility that may be required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Work Environment:

This position is performed in a production environment where team members may be exposed to cold, heat, humidity, outdoor conditions, dust, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level may be loud, and hearing protection is required. Team members must follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment while working in these conditions.

Physical Demand:

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Team members must be able to stand and walk for long periods, lift objects up to 50 lbs., and perform strenuous physical work in a production setting. The role may require lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, bending, twisting, repetitive movement, and the use of abdominal and lower back muscles for support. Good manual dexterity, multi-limb coordination, quick arm and leg movement, stamina, and vision are required.

Benefits and Pay:

• Health insurance including three health care options (including an HSA)


• Two Dental Insurance Options


• Two Vision Insurance 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 position is located at our Delphi, Indiana facility at 6755 W 100 N, Delphi, IN 46923, just a short drive from Lafayette, Indiana, and Purdue University.

EOE, including Disability/Veteran

Hiring Immediately

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.