Maintenance Greaser

Job Summary

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) has an immediate opening for a motivated Maintenance Greaser to work in our world‑class processing facility. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude, capable of performing equipment lubrication and greasing, as well as other preventive maintenance tasks to support our Maintenance Team. This Full‑Time opportunity works for 8-10 hours a day, including some overtime and weekends.

Shift hours for this position vary based on the team assigned.

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Oil and lubricate gearboxes, chains, bearings, etc. on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Inspect equipment and log non‑conformances.
• Fill out work logs and other necessary documentation.
• Perform work safely at all times, following all safety policies, GMP’s and procedures.
• Clean, organize, take inventory of parts and supplies.
• Maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Leadership Team.

• Must have a high school diploma or GED; some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Able to successfully pass IPC’s mechanical test.
• Strong mechanical aptitude needed.
• Experience in repair assembly and disassembly of machinery needed.
• Understand principles of machinery lubrication and machinery operations.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Ability to use hand tools such as grease guns, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines and possess reasonable trouble shooting abilities.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, humid, and odorous environments.
• Prompt and regular attendance required for the job.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required - team player.
• Must be self‑motivated with the ability to work well independently.

The candidate will be able to work and perform tasks in confined spaces and be able to wear appropriate hearing protection for the duration of the shift. They must also be able to perform lockout / tag out procedures on equipment once trained and always work safely in and around equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position lifts heavy objects up to 50 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue.

The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arms and fingers, two hands) and multi‑limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina and vision.

This job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Health insurance including three health care options (including an HSA)
• Two Dental Insurance Options
• Two Vision Insurance Options
• 401K plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive hourly wage.
• On‑the‑job training provided.
• Discounts on company products in our employee store.

This Greaser position earns a competitive pay of $21.78 per…