Further Production Technician, Fort Smith, Specialty Pack, Day Shift

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is hiring a Production Technician for the Fort Smith, AR area. This full-time, in-person position involves working on a conveyor line, packing, inspecting, and rotating with the team to meet quality standards. Training on Simmons operating systems and Lean principles is provided. Apply in person at our Hiring Center in Fort Smith, AR.

Preference for poultry/food processing experience. Compensation is hourly with growth potential; safety gear is required on site.

Qualifications

• ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

• Maintains productivity on a moving conveyor belt, handling items with both hands.
• Performs multiple packing and weighing operations with accuracy.
• Inspects product, pulls bones, and removes nonconforming items from the line.
• Participates in team meetings and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adheres to Simmons OS policies (LEAN, quality, safety, security, etc.).
• Performs other duties to support business objectives as needed.
• Must be able to move, push or pull up to 55 pounds; works in a cold, wet, dusty environment; uses PPE.
• In-person applications at the Hiring Center are given priority; travel not required.

Job description

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Further Production Technician, Fort Smith, Specialty Pack, Day Shift

• Posted on November 14, 2026

Locations

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Fort Smith, AR 72916, USA

• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FURTH049922

Description

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Works on a moving conveyor belt using both hands. Spreads or styles product by hand on the belt;

Performs multiple types of packing and weighing.

Pulls bones from product; inspects, grades and removes product that does not meet standards.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives:Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives:This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities:Must be able to move, push or pull up to 55 pounds from table to scales at waist level and bend, stoop, walk, stand and work in a cold, wet, noisy, dusty environment for entire shift. This position involves repetitive motion and may include rotating through cold and hot areas of the plant.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):Std waterproof gloves, sleeves, hearing protection, slip resistant footwear,

Travel:N/A

Technical Experience:N/A

Industry Experience:Preference for poultry or food processing organization

Preferred Education:N/A

For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area from Fort Smith, AR to Van Buren, AR please apply in person Monday thru Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at:

Simmons Foods Hiring Center
4900 Rogers Ave, Suite 103-D

Fort Smith, AR

72903

In person applications at our Hiring Center receive priority consideration. You may still apply for positions online; however please note that positions may be filled at our Hiring Center before our online applications are reviewed.

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