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2026 Planters General Labor

Hormel Foods • Fort Smith, AR • 1d ago

General Labor- Nights Fort Smith, AR Plant Benefits & Compensation Overview:

Medical - 2 options HSA Savings Plan or Traditional

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided

Life Insurance provided and can buy additional

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401K Plan with Matching Contributions

Capital Accumulation Plan- Weekly Deposits to 401K

Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Identity Theft Protection, etc.

(HSA) Health Savings Account or (FSA) Flexible Spending Account

Starting Pay: $20.50

Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour B/D shifts

Work Schedule: 12 Hour Shifts

Current roles are on:

D Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and, every other Sunday

5:30 PM to 6:00 AM- Nights

Welcome to Fort Smith Community!

https://www.fortsmithchamber.org/ http://www.fortsmithar.gov/

Fort Smith is the second largest city in Arkansas with a population of over 87,000. Daily commuters increase the working population to over 250,000 during the workday from surrounding counties: Arkansas is The Natural State, with 52 State and 7 National Parks for biking, hiking, digging for diamonds, and water sports. Fort Smith has an extensive history and is the site for the National Marshalls Museum. There are festivals, music festivals/events, National Rodeo, and Arkansas/Oklahoma State Fair, and many more....

Fort Smith Plant

Planters began production in Fort Smith in 1975 and has enjoyed a record of growth and improvement. Over 100 different products are produced at Fort Smith in peanut and tree nut blends from small convenience store packaging to large club store containers.

Planters-Fort Smith has approximately 350 Employees Non-Union, Full Time Employees, as well as Third Party Warehouse and Production employees and contractors.

4 Shifts for 24/7 Operation: 12 Hour Shifts (A/B/C/D) Mon-Wed or Thurs-Sat crews alternate Sundays 36/48 pattern.

Explore our Website! https://www.planters.com/

Responsibilities & Duties:

Ensure safe work environment for self and others by complying with all safety rules, requirements, and programs. Suggestions to improve safety of the facility and personnel are encouraged.

Accountable for Quality standards of your product by supporting all Quality programs and complying with all policies, HACCP, and GMP/Food Safety requirements.

Effectively operate all current and future equipment for packaging equipment, support equipment, and work to move up to Advanced Machine Operator.

Achieve expected performance results on all equipment operated per reported data from the production reporting systems.

Complete sanitation responsibilities in a timely manner for equipment necessary to provide an allergen free set-up and changeover.

Perform machine changeovers with the use of tools.

Attend to machine breakdowns, identify necessary resources to repair, and assist in troubleshooting to bring equipment back to operable condition.

Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks on equipment, assist maintenance with repairs.

Operate computers or computerized operator interface to make critical machine adjustments.

Input data into the production report database application and issue reports using e-mail as needed.

Utilize all support equipment necessary to perform housekeeping and work: forklift, hand lift, sanitation equipment

Qualifications:

2 Years of Manufacturing Experience-prefer some equipment operation experience.

Able to Operate Computers & Computerized equipment for machine operation, quality, safety and compliance testing and training.

Desire to act as an Owner and participate in the success of the business.

Communicate with co-workers face to face, by telephone, and electronic communications.

Able to read and write in English due to necessary quality documents.

Possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment, disassemble, and reassemble equipment, operate a computer and other standard office equipment.

Vision adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception.

Complete training for Powered Industrial Trucks, LOTO, Confined Space Entry and Fall Protection usage.

Lift up to 50 lbs. independently and heavier weights with assistance.

Walk, Sit, Stand for duration of 12 -hour shift with regular breaks

Wear all Required Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, to perform job tasks

Climb stairs, steps, and ladders, as well as work at heights on equipment, platforms, and walkways.

Perform bending, squatting, kneeling, leaning, and reaching at both ground level and overhead.

Able to work in extreme temperature variations (hot/cold environments) for duration of 12-hours shift with regular breaks.

Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Requisition ID : 31070

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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