Production Technician

Manpower, Inc.; Tipton (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Prescription drug plans

Supplemental life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Production Technician for our Tipton, IN client in the agricultural production sector. You will operate and monitor equipment, follow SOPs, and rotate through multiple production roles to meet seasonal needs.

Ideal candidates have a safety mindset, can lift up to 60 lbs, work outdoors in all weather, and communicate clearly with the team. The role offers rotational shifts, weekend work, and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and speak English; follow directions and SOPs.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift up to 60 lbs.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather and environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment per SOPs.
• Rotate through production roles including potential control room rotation.
• Support seed handling and packaging tasks (label, tag, bag, palletize, retag, re-bag).
• Maintain safety standards and participate in daily team meetings.
• Complete housekeeping and assist with daily operations.

Skills

English literacy

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Seed differentiation

Job description

Our client, an agricultural production organization, is seeking a Production Technician to join their team. As a Production Technician, you will be part of the Production department supporting Tipton production operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong safety mindset, the ability to follow directions and standard operating procedures, and the drive to stay flexible in a fast-paced seasonal environment.

Location: Tipton, IN

Pay Range: $19.50/hour

Shift: Rotational shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) with weekend and overtime as needed

What's the Job?

• Operate and monitor equipment and facilities while ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures.
• Rotate through various production roles, including in some cases a control room rotation, based on seasonal needs.
• Support seed handling and packaging activities such as label, tag, bag, palletize, retag, re-bag, and staging seed for shipment.
• Maintain safety standards at all times and initiate/follow emergency procedures when necessary.
• Complete housekeeping responsibilities and participate in daily team meetings.

What's Needed?

• Ability to speak and read English, and communicate clearly with your team.
• Safety-conscious mindset with the ability to follow directions and work with attention to detail.
• Physical ability to walk, climb stairs, stand and sit for long periods, work in elevated areas, and perform repetitive movement and repetitive lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors and in all weather conditions (mud, rain, heat, dust, cold), with exposure to environmental conditions such as pollen, insects, and bee stings.
• Ability to distinguish seed varieties based on size or color, and think critically to problem-solve on the go.

What's in it for me?

• Seasonal production work with a clear start date and structured onboarding.
• Opportunity to build skills across multiple production roles and seasonal responsibilities.
• Weekly schedule of 40 hours plus overtime as needed, with rotational shift assignments after training.
• Support from a team environment with daily meetings and on-the-job direction.
• Work in a safe, fast-paced setting where quality and teamwork matter.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)