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Help Wanted

With a history rich in agriculture and manufacturing, Jay County is full of makers and doers.  We boast several major employers with expertise in many sectors: automotive manufacturing, healthcare, furniture production, food processing, education, renewable energy, container manufacturing, and more!

Major Employers

Jay County Employment Opportunities

Berne Ready Mix

Company Description: We are a manufacturer and supplier of concrete, precast concrete, aggregates, and masonry materials. We have locations in Portland, Pennville, and locations in surrounding counties.

Approximate Employment: 130

Types of Jobs: Class A & B drivers for concrete trucks, Sales & Dispatching jobs, and precast concrete production laborers.

Wage Information: Driving jobs starting at $21/hr. Other positions depend on experience and position.

Website link: https://sthenrytileco.com/jobs/

How to apply: Apply through the website, stop in at 155 E. Buckeye St. Berne IN, or call (260) 589-2880

Ernst Concrete

Company Description: Ready Mix Concrete supplier serving all types and sizes of construction from local residential, commercial, DOT, industrial and government

Approximate Employment: 2

Types of Jobs: CDL Driver Positions

Wage Information: $27.00/hr

Website link: www.ernstconcrete.com

How to apply: Apply through the website

FCC (INDIANA)

Company Description: Manufacturer of Automatic Transmission Parts.

Approximate Employment: 630

Types of Jobs: Press, Manufacturing, Assembly, Maintenance, Professional

Wage Information: Production Start at $17 with wage progressions, support department are dependent on experience and expertise.

Website link: https://fcc-na.com/us-facilities/indiana/

How to apply: Apply online, https://fcc-na.com/employment-opportunities/


Ft. Recovery Industries Inc.

Company Description: Fort Recovery Industries is a leading global manufacturer of structural, functional, and decorative aluminum and zinc die castings.

Approximate Employment: 450

Types of Jobs: Manufacturing & Maintenance

Wage Information: $17 - $30 an hour

Website Link: https://fortrecoveryindustries.com/employment-opportunities/

How to apply: Apply on our website and we will contact you

IOM Grain LLC

Company Description: High Quality supplier of Food Grade Grains to Food Manufacturers worldwide

Approximate Employment: 10

Type of Jobs: Hourly and Salary Positions Available, Production Second Shift

Website Link: www.iomgrain.com

How to apply: call 260-726-6224

IU Health - Jay

Company Description: Critical Access Hospital including ED, imaging, lab, as well as various outpatient services and primary care.

Approximate Employment: 250

Type of Jobs: Housekeeping, food services, scheduling, registration, facilities/maintenance, various clinical roles including RNs, techs, medical assistants. 

Website Link: https://careers.iuhealth.org/

How to apply: apply on our website

Jay Randolph Developmental Services, INC

Company Description: Jay Randolph Developmental Services, INC (JRDS) is a private non-profit organization that provides residential, community, and center based services for people with intellectual disabilities.  JRDS Mission Statement- Our dedication to quality services empowers persons to overcome barriers, while transforming personal abilities into the achievement of one's fullest potential as a valued member of society.

Approximate Employment: 100

Types of Jobs: Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Substitute,Part=Time, or Full-time positions available for all shifts. At times, we offer Manager, Facility Technicians, LPN, and other various positions.

Wage Information: DSP starting wage is $13.73. All wages of available positions are posted on our website.

Website Link: www.jrds.org

How apply: email- annie.simmons@jrds.org, phone 260-726-7931 ext 1229

Jay School Corporation

Company Description: Jay Schools are the public schools within Jay County serving nearly 3,000 students.

Approximate Employment: 400

Types of Jobs: Bus Drivers, Custodial, Maintenance, Food Service, Classroom Aides, Substitute Teachers, Licensed Teachers and Administrators.

Website Link: https://www.jayschoolcorp.org/page/employment-opportunities

How to apply: Central Office - Shelly May smay@jayschools.k12.in.us

Joyce/Dayton Corp.

Company Description: Joyce/Dayton Corp., the premier manufacturer of Screw Jacks, Actuators, and Lifting Equipment in North America, has remained in continuous operation since it was established in 1873. Our long history of designing and manufacturing high quality products is unparalleled in the industry. Joyce Engineers are tenured and have the expertise needed to develop innovative solutions for today’s customers. 

Approximate Employment: 97

Types of Jobs: Manufacturing

Wage Information: Joyce/Dayton Corp. has a competitive wage structure.

Website Link: https://www.joycedayton.com/about-us/careers

How to apply: email ckahut@joycedayton.com

Minnich Eggs, LLC

Company Description: Minnich Eggs, LLC is a family owned company raising hens and producing eggs for the world.

Approximate Employment: 140

Types of Jobs:  Egg Processing, Hen Care, Feed Mill, Maintenance and Office Personnel 

Website Link:  https://minnicheggs.com/careers/ 

How to apply:  Apply on our website, email hr@minnicheggs.com or stop by our office 8563 E 300 N Portland, IN 47371 

Pennville Custom Cabinetry

Company Description: A third generation fully custom cabinet manufacturer focusing on making the worlds best cabinetry. In business since 1956, we strive to innovate and be a design leader in the kitchen industry.  We serve the Eastern half of the US with a wholesale and manufacturing business alongside a growing retail business in our region. 

Approximate Employment: 35

Types of Jobs: Engineer, Woodworking, Sanding, Paint 

Wage Information: Varies with skill level 

Website Link: www.pennvillecabinetry.com 

How to apply: call 260-726-9357 or email Mark@pennvillecabinetry.com  

POET Bioprocessing - Portland

Company Description: State-of-the-Art bioethanol production facility consuming approximately 30 million bushels of locally grown corn to produce 90 million gallons of bioethanol annually.

Approximate Employment: 45

Types of Jobs: Plant Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Lab Technicians, Material Handlers

Website Link: https://poet.com/careers

How to apply: Apply online

Portland Forge

Company Description: We are a leader in custom impression die forgings. We have been supplying high quality carbon, alloy, and exotic metal forged components to a multitude of industries and customers since 1909.

Approximate Employment: 225

Types of Jobs: Forge Operators, Maintenance, Electrician

Website Link: https://premierforge.com/

How to apply: www.indeed.com


Priority Plastics

Company Description: Priority Plastics is a leader in manufacturing blow-molded plastics containers. We are headquartered in Portland, Indiana with facilities in Grinnell, Iowa and Arvada, Colorado. Our diverse selection of products and can be found in the chemical, household, and food/beverage industries.

Approximate Employment: 130 

Types of Jobs: Packers, Stock Handlers, Quality Associates, Machine Operators, Maintenance Technicians

Website Link: https://www.priorityplastics.com/about/careers/ 

How to apply: email jobs@priorityplastics.com OR text JOBS to 888-217-6866 OR go to www.priorityplastics.com/about/careers

Sonoco Protective Solutions

Company Description: Sonoco Protective Solutions - Portland, IN produces EPS products for use in a wide variety of applications, including Healthcare Packaging Solutions and protective packaging. Sonoco has over 335 plants globally and generates about 5.3 Billion in annual revenue. Sonoco is an industry leader in Industrial Paper Products, Consumer Packaging, Protective Packaging, and Healthcare Packaging Solutions. So while you don't normally see the Sonoco brand name, we are involved everywhere from packaging your favorite snacks such as Oreos and Pringles all the way to the protective temperature assured packaging needed to deliver flu and Covid-19 vaccines, and pretty much everywhere in between.

Approximate Employment: 125

Types of Jobs: Sonoco offers a wide variety of positions with many growth options. Entry level packer positions are available for 2nd and 3rd shift.

Wage Information: Entry level packer positions start at up to $17.00/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift and progress to $18.49/hour at 6 months.

Website Link: www.careers.sonoco.com 

How to apply: Complete application at www.careers.sonoco.com or www.indeed.com

The Graphic Printing Company

Company Description: The Graphic Printing Company is a commercial printing operation that publishes The Commercial Review, a five-day-a-week newspaper, and The News and Sun, a weekly newspaper covering southwest Jay County and the surrounding area, in addition to providing printing services to several other area newspapers. We also offer commercial printing services for wedding invitations, tickets, envelopes, posters, flyers and anything else an individual or business might need. Approximate Employment: 20

Types of Jobs: Reporting, advertising, printing, mail room, reception, clerical, bookkeeping

Website Link: www.thecr.com

How to apply: Via email at news@thecr.com

TLS by Design Furniture

Company Description: TLS produces custom and standard line higher-end upholstery for Hotels, Restaurants, Senior Living, Higher-ed, Multi-family and other Contract markets.

Approximate Employment: 20-30

Types of Jobs: Wood working, Sewing, Upholstery, Management

Website Link: www.tlsbydesign.com

How to apply: Please call: 765-683-1971 or stop by 410 South Bridge Street, Portland IN 47371

Tyson Foods Inc.

Company Description: We are a manufacturer and supplier of Tacos, Tortillas, Chips and Flatbread. 

Approximate Employment: 530

Types of Jobs: Machine Operators, Packers, Sanitation and Maintenance Technicians 

Wage Information: Wages up to $21.25 for production and $32.77 for Maintenance

Website link: www.tysonfoods.com/careers

How to apply: Complete application @ www.tysonfoods.com/careers or call 260-726-1678.


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