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Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

Half Pint Filler

Pay: $50,939/yr

Posted: 07/14/2026

Location: Fort Smith, AR (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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A Packaging Machine Operator operates and maintains machinery which packages a product or products at a production or manufacturing facility, or a distribution hub.

$38,866 / year median in Arkansas

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Half Pint Filler Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. - 2.8 Fort Smith, AR Job Details $23.20 - $25.78 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications Monitoring machines Sewing Cleaning and sanitation procedure implementation Finished product defect inspection Packing Machine operation Labeling Cartons Industrial equipment adjustment Stitching Machine cleaning High school diploma or GED Stacking Equipment malfunction response Production monitoring Packaging (food) Clean workspace maintenance Machine minor repairs Entry level Equipment adjustment (production tasks) Automated packaging Full Job Description 2nd shift 1:30pm-9:30pm

SUMMARY:

Tends to machine that performs one or more packaging functions such as feeding, filling, marking, labeling and sealing packaging by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPSONSIBILITES

including the following: Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor Makes minor adjustments or repairs such as opening valves, setting guides, or clearing away damaged product containers. Inspects filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications. Monitors product going to casing and monitors product count. Replenishes packaging supplies such as cartons, ink or labels. Cleans work are using proper cleaning procedures. Positions and holds container in machine and depresses pedal, presses button or moves lever to clean, glue, label, sew or staple container. At various times carries and stacks milk cases weighing 20-40 pounds. Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPREINCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.