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Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Production Associate for a food manufacturing facility in Lebanon, IN. You will train across multiple production floor functions and support the line on a fast-paced schedule.
Compensation begins with training pay and increases upon moving to the 2nd shift; further raises occur after milestones and the first year. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and consistent attendance.
Express Employment Professionals is hiring Production Associates for a well-established food manufacturing company in Lebanon, IN. This company offers competitive pay, excellent benefits upon hire, and opportunities for long-term career growth. Candidates must be open to learning multiple production floor functions and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Production Associates may be trained in several areas of the production floor, including:
Bag Inspector – Ensures integrity of bag seals and verifies date codes after product is formed and filled
Block Opening – Removes block envelopes from fish blocks and keeps pace with the production line
Culler / Inspector – Inspects product and removes rejects during portion or stick production
Cutter – Fills cutter pockets with product to maintain production flow
Trim Collection – Collects, measures, and records rejected product according to quality requirements
Palletizer – Hand-stacks finished product onto pallets
Batter / Breader – Maintains proper operating levels for batter and breader applicators
Additional areas include frying and packaging operations.
One area of the facility requires opening and dumping 65-pound fish blocks, briefly microwaving them, and feeding product into machines for proportioning and further cutting.
Lebanon, IN
Evaluation Hire | Full-Time
2nd Shift:
Monday – Thursday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Starting pay while training
$21.75/hour once moved to 2nd shift
+$1.00/hour increase upon hire-on
Additional pay increases after hire:
+$0.25 after 3 months
+$0.25 after 6 months
+$1.00 after 1 year
Ability to perform various production floor positions
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to follow Lockout/Tagout procedures, as applicable
Ability to work positively with all departments and team members
Basic math and measurement skills
Basic computer skills
Reliable and consistent attendance
Ability to safely operate material handling equipment after training, if required
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
Ability to stand for up to 10 hours
Ability to follow all GMP, safety, and PPE requirements
Willingness to learn multiple functions and perform other duties as assigned
Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. Every day, we help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. Our locally owned offices in Indianapolis West and Lebanon have proudly served Central Indiana for decades by connecting great people with great companies.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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