General Production

The J.M. Smucker Company; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co. is seeking a bakery line operator in a manufacturing setting.

You will set up equipment, monitor runs, and ensure product quality and safety across daily production cycles. This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to GMP and food safety standards, and proactive reporting of issues to maintain smooth operations. Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma or GED and prior manufacturing experience, with preferred background in changeovers and safety training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Experience assisting with changeovers preferred.
• Team-oriented and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Set up bakery equipment and manufacturing line, prioritizing production according to guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with production and packaging procedures and inspect line for issues.
• Report equipment issues to supervision promptly.
• Complete daily production reports and monitor runs.
• Visually inspect product for quality and quantity.
• Monitor runs and perform basic troubleshooting on bakery equipment.
• Support quality control for food safety and quality standards.
• Follow all safety procedures and lock out/tag out when applicable.
• Maintain GMP and food safety and sanitation.
• May perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Safety training

Manufacturing experience

Changeovers

Team environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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.

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.

The 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. Learn more about working at Smucker: Helping our Employees Thrive Delivering on Our Purpose Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All Follow us on LinkedIn

The 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. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn. 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. We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.