[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Nestlé jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Nestlé · Fort Smith, AR # Processing Technician Fort Smith, AR, US Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Nestlé’s official careers site. Listed as of October 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Nestlé’s careers site →](https://jobdetails.nestle.com/job/Fort-Smith-Processing-Technician-AR-72904/1418442733/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Nestlé](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/) / Processing Technician ## Job description As the world leader in nutrition, health and wellness for children from birth to preschool, Gerber Products Company is committed to creating a strong future. We joined the Nestlé Nutrition family in 2007, and have been a partner in parenthood ever since. Our Anything for Baby team works closely with experts to create products that enrich and establish healthy habits for children, and are good for the planet as well. A career at Gerber provides meaningful opportunities to develop professionally, and nurture generations to come. Now is the time to define your future, and ours too. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. ### PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Originate, plan, adapt, and organize methods to accomplish work in the batching, processing, and filling areas of pouch production. Set-up varied equipment for recipe specific parameters. Assemble, operate, maintain, and monitor equipment during operations. Troubleshoot failures and/or alarms. Associate will be expected to operate all equipment in area, including but not limited to: tanks, processing skids, tote concentrate stations, various finishers and/or grinding equipment, filler, and pasteurizer. Associate will be expected to perform lift-truck and/or Walkie-stacker operating duties Collaborate with supervisor and fellow associates to run production, troubleshoot, problem solve and determine ideas for continuous improvement. Additional duties as assigned by department supervisor. Must complete all documentation as required. Employee will perform quality checks according to the QMS Consume materials and declare production as well as complete all area setups and checks. Order/return materials for production including staging materials to location current inventory system. Associate will be called upon to perform varied clean-up duties. These may include, but are not limited to: CIP, COP, general housekeeping, assembly and disassembly of equipment, checking and connecting line paths, line flushing or rinsing, and returning of unused ingredients. ### REQUIREMENTS AND ### MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL: Minimum High school diploma or GED preferred. Must be able to understand written English, recipes, written instructions, and perform basic math skills. Associate will be required to document that he/she is qualified to perform the functions of position. Employee must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting (up to 70 lbs). Employee must support and comply with all Company programs and policies including, but not limited to: affirmative action goals and commitments, SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) strategies, corporate citizenship initiatives, NCE (Nestle Continuous Excellence), TPM (Total Performance Management), GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Safety Policies to ensure employee safety and product quality. Employee must meet all requirements related to NQMS (Nestle Quality Management System) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards for Quality, Food Safety, Environmental Compliance and Occupational Health and Safety. It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at [https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy](https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy). ### Job Requisition 412028 As the world leader in nutrition, health and wellness for children from birth to preschool, Gerber Products Company is committed to creating a strong future. ### PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Troubleshoot failures and/or alarms. Additional duties as assigned by department supervisor. Must complete all documentation as required. ### REQUIREMENTS AND ### Job Requisition 412028 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 22, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 22, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Fort Smith, AR, US[Apply on Nestlé’s careers site →](https://jobdetails.nestle.com/job/Fort-Smith-Processing-Technician-AR-72904/1418442733/) ## More jobs at Nestlé ### [Electro Mechanical Technician - 3rd shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/de0bbbefd6ae8266f3cb/) Fort Smith, AR, US ### [2nd Shift Production Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/ffc7b1d8258a4c7f07e4/) Fort Smith, AR, US ### [Manufacturing Excellence Specialist - Fort Smith, AR](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/cbf9a3de0d151ba7417a/) Fort Smith, AR, US ### [Quality Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/699b969159d150d7d53a/) Fort Smith, AR, US ### [R & F Inspector](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/9999718066387e263d18/) Fort Smith, AR, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Sterile Processing Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/a38457890a0e41e9d231/) UnitedHealth Group · Everett, Washington ### [Processing Technician/FSQR Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/2927d7612dbeee44fd0e/) Cargill · Elk River, Minnesota ### [Sr. Upstream Processing Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/92536b2a779ef3cc9f42/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America ### [Upstream Processing Senior Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/1deaa38ae497d32cdbfe/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America ### [Order Processing Sales Engineering Technician/Product Release Specialist 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/paccar/jobs/b970f0618997b1b913ad/) Paccar · Chillicothe, OH, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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