Associate Production Frankfort Peak Season - Cold Side

About the role

Indiana Packers is seeking reliable, hardworking individuals to join our team as Associate Production Peak Season team members on the Cold Side. This full-time opportunity is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment. In this role, Production Associates help process, package, and inspect meat products while supporting the company's commitment to quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of production tasks, which may include cutting, trimming, deboning, packaging, labeling, and preparing meat products for shipment.
• Operate production machinery and equipment as needed while following proper procedures.
• Support food safety and quality assurance standards in accordance with company policies and USDA regulations.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and ready for production.
• Work efficiently with team members to help meet daily production goals and deadlines.
• 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 through February 2027.
• Able to work in a cold, fast-paced, and physically demanding environment.
• Previous experience in meat processing, food production, or manufacturing is helpful but not required.
• Able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• 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.
• Willing to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and works well in a team environment.
• Committed to following all company policies, including food safety and workplace safety protocols.

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 demands

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.

Pay and benefits

• Health insurance with three health care options, including an HSA option.
• Two dental insurance options.
• Two vision insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive hourly wage of $20.00 for first shift and $21.00 for second shift.
• Monday through Friday schedule with some weekend work as needed.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Discounts on company products through the employee store.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the food processing industry.

About the company

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated producer of fresh and processed meats for retail, food service, and private label customers. Majority owned by Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan's largest trading company, IPC continues to grow as a company and as an employer. Over the past five years, we have expanded by more than 50% to nearly 3,000 team members across four primary processing facilities. We value diversity, innovation, collaboration, and people who take pride in their work. If you are ready to build your career with a growing food production company, we invite you to consider joining Indiana Packers.

Location

This position is located at our Frankfort, Indiana facility at 1150 Vermont St, Frankfort, IN 46041, just a short drive from Lafayette, Indiana, and Purdue University.