Production Operator Jobs in Indiana
Production Operator jobs in Indiana are in strong and steady demand, driven by the state's deep manufacturing base in automotive parts, pharmaceutical production, steel, and food processing. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Columbus are the most active hiring centers, where established employers like Eli Lilly, Stellantis, and ArcelorMittal maintain large production workforces. Openings range from entry-level line operators to experienced process control and quality inspection roles, with the strongest concentration in pharmaceutical manufacturing and automotive assembly. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Title: Production Operator
Location: Knox, IN
Salary: $21.25/hour (Eligible for pay increase after 90 days ($21.75) and 180 days ($22.25) based on active time in position and solid performance review)
Schedule: Straight afternoon (S/2) or Straight midnight (S/3)
Shift Differential: $1.25/hour (afternoon and midnight shift)
White Flyer Targets: Manufacturing facilities in five states throughout the United States and is the leader in serving gun clubs and shooters.
Website: Winchester.com or WhiteFlyer.com
Production Operator Essential Functions:
- Operates, troubleshoots, and performs machine adjustments.
- Loads cardboard boxes into production equipment.
- Transports palletized materials using a forklift.
- Performs quality checks.
- Adheres to all safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and wearing required PPE.
Additional job tasks may include:
- Operates Cast or Paint Machine.
- Replaces machine tooling, cylinders, and actuators as needed. Ensures raw material reservoirs are maintained.
Production Operator Position Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Prior related production line experience preferred.
- Experience operating a forklift preferred.
- Advanced mechanical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills preferred.
- Must be multi-tasking, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and within a team environment.
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, climb ladders, work at heights, in weather elements and extreme temperatures, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Flexibility to work other shifts and weekends as needed.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Work is performed in a manufacturing and production environment with exposure to moving machinery, conveyors, forklifts, automated equipment, and industrial noise.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, gloves, and other equipment as required.
- Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift.
- Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive use of hands and arms.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to load materials into production equipment and handle finished products safely and efficiently.
- May be required to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment following training and certification requirements.
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work from elevated platforms when necessary.
- Exposure to varying environmental conditions, including dust, lubricants, and temperature fluctuations.
- May be required to perform machine adjustments, troubleshooting, and routine equipment maintenance activities.
- Overtime, weekend work, and schedule changes may be required to meet operational needs.
- Essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable laws and company safety requirements.
What’s in it for you?
While many of our employees have worked at Olin for their entire career, we constantly strive to bring new people with new points of view into the company. Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.
Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)
- 401(k) with an employer match and retirement contribution account
- Variety of voluntary benefits, including supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and identity theft
- Vacation Eligibility
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Paid Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Diverse Employee Networks
Strong Careers Grow Here
Rooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.
View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package
Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.
Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
#Winchester
Title: Production Operator
Location: Knox, IN
Salary: $21.25/hour (Eligible for pay increase after 90 days ($21.75) and 180 days ($22.25) based on active time in position and solid performance review)
Schedule: Straight afternoon (S/2) or Straight midnight (S/3)
Shift Differential: $1.25/hour (afternoon and midnight shift)
White Flyer Targets: Manufacturing facilities in five states throughout the United States and is the leader in serving gun clubs and shooters.
Website: Winchester.com or WhiteFlyer.com
Production Operator Essential Functions:
- Operates, troubleshoots, and performs machine adjustments.
- Loads cardboard boxes into production equipment.
- Transports palletized materials using a forklift.
- Performs quality checks.
- Adheres to all safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and wearing required PPE.
Additional job tasks may include:
- Operates Cast or Paint Machine.
- Replaces machine tooling, cylinders, and actuators as needed. Ensures raw material reservoirs are maintained.
Production Operator Position Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Prior related production line experience preferred.
- Experience operating a forklift preferred.
- Advanced mechanical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills preferred.
- Must be multi-tasking, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and within a team environment.
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, climb ladders, work at heights, in weather elements and extreme temperatures, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Flexibility to work other shifts and weekends as needed.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Work is performed in a manufacturing and production environment with exposure to moving machinery, conveyors, forklifts, automated equipment, and industrial noise.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, gloves, and other equipment as required.
- Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift.
- Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive use of hands and arms.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to load materials into production equipment and handle finished products safely and efficiently.
- May be required to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment following training and certification requirements.
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work from elevated platforms when necessary.
- Exposure to varying environmental conditions, including dust, lubricants, and temperature fluctuations.
- May be required to perform machine adjustments, troubleshooting, and routine equipment maintenance activities.
- Overtime, weekend work, and schedule changes may be required to meet operational needs.
- Essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable laws and company safety requirements.
What’s in it for you?
While many of our employees have worked at Olin for their entire career, we constantly strive to bring new people with new points of view into the company. Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.
Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)
- 401(k) with an employer match and retirement contribution account
- Variety of voluntary benefits, including supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and identity theft
- Vacation Eligibility
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Paid Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Diverse Employee Networks
Strong Careers Grow Here
Rooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.
View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package
Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.
Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Production Operator Job Market in Indiana
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Manufacturing
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production operator jobs across Indiana.
- High school diploma or GED required by most Indiana production facilities
- Ability to operate and monitor automated production equipment on a manufacturing line
- Familiarity with GMP or ISO quality standards as practiced in Indiana pharma and food plants
- Experience reading work orders, blueprints, or standard operating procedures accurately
- Physical ability to stand for extended shifts and lift up to fifty pounds routinely
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification preferred at many Indiana sites
Production Operator Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production operator in Indiana?
Most Indiana production operator roles require a high school diploma or GED and are filled through direct applications to manufacturers rather than through a state licensing board, since Indiana does not issue a general production operator license. Candidates hired into pharmaceutical plants may need to complete employer-run GMP training before working independently. Vocational programs at Ivy Tech Community College across Indiana provide hands-on manufacturing and industrial technology coursework that many local employers recognize when evaluating candidates without prior factory experience.
Which companies hire production operators in Indiana?
Companies currently hiring production operators in Indiana include Niagara Bottling, Metals & Additives, and Vestis, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Indiana's concentration of pharmaceutical, automotive, and steel manufacturers means large, multi-shift facilities with recurring production operator openings throughout the year.
Which Indiana cities have the most production operator jobs?
Indianapolis, Brazil, and Evansville have the most production operator openings in Indiana. Indianapolis anchors demand through its pharmaceutical corridor anchored by Eli Lilly and a dense ring of contract manufacturers, Fort Wayne draws from its automotive and packaging plant base, and Columbus benefits from Cummins and Faurecia operations that collectively employ large production workforces.
Are there remote production operator jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Production operator work is hands-on by nature and almost always requires a physical presence on the plant floor to run equipment, monitor processes, and meet safety protocols. About 0% of production operator openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those exceptions typically involve process monitoring or documentation tasks that can be handled off-site for part of a shift.
How can I get hired as a production operator in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to Indiana's contract manufacturers and staffing-supported production facilities, which routinely hire candidates for general labor or machine operator trainee roles without prior experience. Ivy Tech Community College campuses in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Kokomo offer short-term advanced manufacturing certificates that signal readiness to employers. Large facilities like Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette and Elanco's Greenfield plant have run structured new-hire training programs that bring candidates up to production standards on the job. Completing a forklift certification before applying adds a concrete credential that moves entry-level applications forward.
Where can I find and apply to production operator jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to production operator jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Indiana employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred city, and shift availability, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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