General Production

smucker; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smucker in Arkansas is seeking an experienced Bakery Equipment Operator to set up and run the manufacturing line, establish priorities, and follow production guidelines. You will monitor runs, perform basic troubleshooting, and inspect products for quality while escalating equipment issues to supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A high school diploma or GED is required, with prior manufacturing and changeover experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Experience assisting with changeovers preferred.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment preferred.
• Previous safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up operation of bakery equipment and manufacturing line, establishing priorities and sequences for production.
• Inspect production areas for operational or mechanical issues and report to supervisor.
• Complete and submit daily production reports.
• Visually inspect product for quality and quantity and monitor production runs.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on bakery equipment and support quality control programs to ensure GMP and food safety.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Changeovers

Teamwork

Safety training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

8 hour or 12 hour schedule

In this role you will:

• Responsible for setting up operation of bakery equipment/manufacturing line, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products per production guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with Production/Packaging procedure/practices as well as inspecting all areas within one (1) line/equipment for any operational and/or mechanical issues.
• Reports all equipment issues to the supervisor or manager as soon as possible.
• Complete and submit reports throughout the day regarding production.
• Visually inspects product for quality and quantity.
• Monitoring runs and performing basic troubleshooting on our Bakery equipment.
• Support quality control programs to ensure production procedures follow best practices of food safety and quality standards.
• Understands and complies with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations.
• Work safely; follow proper lock out/tag out procedure where applicable.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by adhering to safety policy and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation.
• May perform other duties not listed.

Tools and Equipment:

All tools and equipment which are required to be used by the employees shall be supplied and kept in repair by the Employer at no cost to the employee. These items must be kept on the premises.

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Previous safety training preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Experience assisting with change overs preferred.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May require use of equipment requiring certification before use. Please see current job safety analysis.

Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.