Honda now taking applications

The new Honda manufacturing plant in Greensburg is now accepting job applications, according to information from Congressman Baron Hill.

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC has begun accepting applications for production positions through the Indiana Development of Workforce Development.

Applications must be submitted online by visiting www.Indiana.Honda.com. Those applicants without access to a computer should visit their local Indiana Department of Workforce Development WorkOne Office for assistance.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED to be considered for production employment opportunities. Applicants must live in Ripley, Bartholomew, Brown, Dearborn, Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Hancock, Henry, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Marion, Ohio, Rush, Shelby, Switzerland, Union and Wayne counties.

Applications will be accepted through September 9. Once the plant reaches full production, Honda estimates it will employ about 2,000 associates.

"This new Honda manufacturing plant is a great boon to Southern Indiana," Congressman Hill noted. "I would encourage my constituents who live in the applicable counties to apply to become part of this exciting business venture."