Production Line Operator - Columbus, Indiana

Tipton Mills Foods; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

12 PTO days per year

10 paid holidays per year

Vision and dental plans

Pay advances

Bonus programs for attendance

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is hiring for the role of Production Line Operator in Columbus, Indiana. This entry-level position involves monitoring production quality, resolving machine issues, and assisting with packaging in a clean, temperature-controlled environment. The job requires a high school diploma and physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs. The offer includes competitive pay starting at $14.00/hr with potential increases and excellent benefits like 401(k) matching, PTO, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating machinery.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production quality at assigned machine.
• Solve machine problems and assist with packaging duties.
• Ensure the machine operates smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Ability to lift, push or pull 50 lbs

Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment

Strong commitment to safety

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Production Line Operator - Columbus, Indiana

Tipton Mills Foods is hiring Production Line Operators to work in our powdered beverage manufacturing facility. You will stand at your assigned machine, ensuring it operates smoothly and efficiently, monitoring production quality, testing the machine, cleaning it, solving machine problems, and assisting with packaging duties.

Highlights

• Company culture based on respect, integrity, accountability, customer service, and excellence
• Light industrial work with lifting requirements
• All indoor work; temperature-controlled environment
• Clean, food‑manufacturing facility
• First Shift: Mon – Friday 7:00 a – 3:30 p
• Second Shift: Monday – Thursday 3:30 p – 2:00 a (Off Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Voluntary overtime available
• Second‑chance opportunities: a history does not disqualify a candidate

Compensation

• Entry‑level wage: $14.00 /hr (increases with experience)
• Second‑shift differential: +$1.00 /hr = $15.00 /hr
• Bonus programs: perfect weekly attendance (+$2.00 /hr), monthly incentives based on plant performance
• 12 PTO days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vision and dental plans
• Pay advances
• 401(k) with matching

What you need to succeed

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift, push or pull 50 lbs; able to stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the shift
• Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Commitment to safety as the highest priority
• Strong commitment to learning manufacturing processes and operating machinery, with a desire to advance within the company
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized workspace and providing suggestions for operational improvement
• Forklift experience is a plus

Employment Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Sales, General Business, and Education (this may be a corporate error; the primary role is Production Line Operator)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tipton Mills Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Application Process

If this sounds great to you and you fit the criteria, please submit your application. Eligible applicants will be contacted for interviews within 1‑3 business days after receiving the application.