Food Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Management | SMX is immediately hiring Production Associates at the Mars Petcare factory in Ft. Smith, AR! Associates receive pay increases after 90 days and 1 year, per eligibility requirements.

Available Shifts:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm $14/hr
• 2nd Shift: 2:30 pm - 11 pm $15/hr
• 3rd Shift: 10:30 pm - 7:00 am $14.50/hr
• Day Shift (12-hour shift): 6:00 am - 6:30 pm $14/hr
• Night Shift (12-hour shift): 6:00 pm - 6:30 am $14.50/hr

Perks & Benefits

• Casual Dress Code
• Climate Controlled Environment
• Modern, high tech Environment
• Other on the spot perks
• Paid Training
• Weekly paychecks
• Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options
• Medical / Dental Insurance
• STD /LTD
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonus (Restrictions Apply)
• Advancement Opportunities
• $14.00 - $15.00 /Hour
• Bonus is per eligibility requirements

Employment Type & Shifts

• Full Time
• Long Term
• All Shifts

Job Responsibilities

• Picking, packing, and sorting bags of product into cases while ensuring correct count and configuration.
• Palletize cases and prepare for shipment.
• Ensure product quality standards for all aspects of assigned job.
• Maintain sanitation; keep the work area clean.
• Follow written standardized manufacturing operating procedures or work instructions.
• Pick and pack product according to written standards.
• Perform routine quality inspections.
• Have the ability to lift 20-55 lbs. as needed.
• Maintain site 5-S, or, if production is down, adhere to the cleaning policy.
• Manufacturing associates must pass basic math and reading tests.
• If hired, associates must wear company-issued uniforms and slip-resistant steel-toe shoes.
• Associates will be required to comply with all Food Manufacturing GMP policies and procedures.
• This is a non-tobacco facility; no tobacco is allowed on the factory premises.
• Mandatory steel-toe shoes

Associate Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Background Check
• Able to Lift 50 pounds
• Drug Test
• Stand for Shift Duration
• Must be at least 18 years old

The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $14.00 - $15.00 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at

Staff Management | SMX is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

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You deserve a job you can feel good about.

At Staff Management | SMX, we strengthen communities by creating opportunities that put people to work. As partners in our clients' distribution, fulfillment and manufacturing operations, we help place associates onsite along with a full support team.

Whether you’re an associate working on site, a field support team member or a corporate professional, you’ll be part of something important here at Staff Management | SMX. We take pride in what we do because what we do matters - to our families, our communities and each other.

We offer positions in the US and Canada and our recruiters are always near to help you. Visit our careers page to find the right opportunity for you!

Company Description

You deserve a job you can feel good about.\r\n\r\nAt Staff Management | SMX, we strengthen communities by creating opportunities that put people to work. As partners in our clients' distribution, fulfillment and manufacturing operations, we help place associates onsite along with a full support team.\r\n\r\nWhether you’re an associate working on site, a field support team member or a corporate professional, you’ll be part of something important here at Staff Management | SMX. We take pride in what we do because what we do matters - to our families, our communities and each other.\r\n\r\nWe offer positions in the US and Canada and our recruiters are always near to help you. Visit our careers page to find the right opportunity for you!