2026 Planters Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Fort Smith AR Plant Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Medical with HSA Savings Plan Available
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance; Can buy additional for self and family
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional perks: Pet Insurance (EAP) Employee Assistance Program Identity Theft Protection etc.
• (HSA) Health Savings Account.
• Starting Pay: $29.00
• Incentive Plan Bonus
• Shift Differential $1.00 B/D shift

Work Schedule:

D Shift: Thursday Friday Saturday and every other Sunday

5:30 PM to 6:00 AM- Nights

Welcome to Fort Smith Community!

Smith is the second largest city in Arkansas with a population of over 88000. Daily commuters increase the working population to over 250000 during the workday from surrounding counties: Arkansas counties of Crawford Franklin and Sebastian and the Oklahoma counties of Le Flore and Sequoyah. Fort Smith has several historical sites and is the site for the National Marshalls Museum. There are festivals music events and Arkansas/Oklahoma State Fair and many more.

Fort Smith Plant

• Planters Peanuts started being produced in Fort Smith in 1975 and has enjoyed a record of growth and improvement. Over 100 SKUs are produced at Fort Smith in peanut and tree nut blends from small convenience store packaging to large club store containers.
• Fort Smith has approximately 260 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.

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Job Overview:

Are you ready to join a team of Owners that safely produce a quality product with 100 years of history Fort Smith is the place for team members that want to be Owners of their process/area/equipment/plant! We offer a complete job experience that requires a variety of skills and advancement opportunities. You will not repair equipment. you will Own your piece of the Planters plant from Preventative and Predictive Maintenance Troubleshooting Quality Safety Set up Sanitation Work Standards our Owners are the Critical Piece!

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Ensure safe work environment for self and others by complying with all safety rules requirements and programs as well as making suggestions to improve safety of the facility and personnel.
• Accountable for Quality standards of your product by supporting all Quality programs and complying with all policies HACCP and GMP/Food Safety requirements.
• Successful individuals will be self-motivated to learn new equipment processes and skills in their area of ownership.
• Perform and train self/others on basic electrical and mechanical skills mechanical repairs and overhauls maintenance systems computer skills new technologies in preventive/predictive maintenance problem solving/troubleshooting etc. where skills are not at the required level.
• Grow to expert level on complex machine adjustment and troubleshooting.
• Must have working knowledge of Industrial Electrical Control systems and wiring. Able to read electrical Schematics and troubleshoot electrical circuits up to the PLC control point.
• Must be able to maintain and operate all equipment in assigned area.
• Demonstrate successful application of problem-solving techniques effective communication and planning.
• Must be Powered Industrial Truck licensed and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Must complete requirements for Arkansas Boiler License.
• Achieve expected performance results on all maintenance tasks assigned in Computerized Maintenance System.
• Develop and implement improvements using Root Cause Failure Analysis process to prevent recurring maintenance issues.
• Lead in efforts to improve efficiencies.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on equipment with operator assistance.
• Utilize all support equipment necessary to perform housekeeping and work: forklift hand lift sanitation equipment

Qualifications:

• Prefer advanced education in maintenance electrical and/or PLCs.
• Minimum 3Years of verifiable Manufacturing Maintenance: PMs troubleshoot mechanical electrical PLCs
• Operate Computers & Computerized equipment for maintenance systems machine operation quality safety and compliance testing and training.
• Communicate with co-workers face to face by telephone and electronic communications.
• Able to give and understand instructions and hold conversations in manufacturing environment as well as an office or classroom setting.
• Possess manual dexterity necessary to perform maintenance tasks 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.
• Complete Step up Qualification cards in the designated timeframe.
• Lift up to 50 lbs independently and heavier weights with assistance.
• Walk Sit Stand for duration of 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.
• Own basic maintenance tools.
• 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.