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Production Associate

Job in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, 72917, USA
Listing for: Staff Management | SMX
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line, Material Handler
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14 - 15 USD Hourly USD 14.00 15.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.

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
Bonus:
  • Bonus is per eligibility requirements.

Shifts:

All Shifts.

Employment Type

s:
Full Time, Long Term.

Pay Rate: $14.00 - $15.00 / hour

Duties:
  • 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.

Position Requirements :
  • 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

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

Recruiting Center: SMX - Mars Petcare, 10000 Roberts Blvd, Fort Smith, AR 72916.

Work Location:

Mars Petcare, Fort Smith, AR 72916.

Job Types: Assembly, Distribution, Equipment Operator, Food Production, General Labor, General Production, General Warehouse, Hand Packaging, Light Industrial, Machine Operator, Machine Packaging, Manufacturing, Material Handler, Picker/Packer, Production, Shipping and Receiving, Warehouse.

Industry: Manufacturing.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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SMX, LLC 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. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at  or  True Blue, 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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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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