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Pilgrim's

Plant Manager - Pet Food

Mount Pleasant, TX · On-site

$92K - $112K/yr

Description Plant Manager - Pet Food At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of ... The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food ...

JBS Imports

Plant Manager - Pet Food

Mount Pleasant, TX · On-site

$92K - $112K/yr

Description Position at Pilgrim's Plant Manager - Pet Food At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition ... The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food ...

Pet Food Experts

Class A CDL Driver

Denver, CO · On-site

$31/hr

Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) * Safety Footwear Reimbursement * Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hrs./week * Pet Perks Employee discount on pet food ...

Pet Food Experts

Class A CDL Driver

Denver, CO · On-site

$31/hr

Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) * Safety Footwear Reimbursement * Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hrs./week * Pet Perks Employee discount on pet food ...

Pet Food Experts

Inbound Expeditor

Denver, PA · On-site

$20.81/hr

At Pet Food Experts (PFX), we do more than distribute the best pet products--we fuel independent ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pet Food Experts

Inbound Expeditor

Denver, PA · On-site

$20.81/hr

At Pet Food Experts (PFX), we do more than distribute the best pet products-we fuel independent pet ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pilgrim's

Plant Manager - Pet Food

Mount Pleasant, TX · On-site

Plant Manager - Pet Food At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team ... The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food ...

Pilgrim's

Plant Manager - Pet Food

Mount Pleasant, TX · On-site

$92K - $112K/yr

Plant Manager - Pet Food At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team ... The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food ...

Ruiz Food Products, Inc.

Packaging Engineer

Frisco, TX · On-site

$95K - $100K/hr

Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new package design and commercialization. * Support R&D ... Polyolefins (PE, PP, PET), their properties and use as food containers. * Understanding of ...

Pilgrim's

Plant Manager - Pet Food

Mount Pleasant, TX · On-site

$92K - $112K/yr

Description Plant Manager - Pet Food At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of ... The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food ...

Ruiz Food Products

Packaging Engineer

Frisco, TX · On-site

Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new package design and commercialization. * Support R&D ... Polyolefins (PE, PP, PET), their properties and use as food containers. * Understanding of ...

Pet Food Experts

Loader

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$21.63/hr

Join the Pack at Pet Food Experts! With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pet Food Experts

Order Selector - Cold Chain

Denver, PA · On-site

$19.79/hr

Join the Pack at Pet Food Experts! With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

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How much do pet food packaging jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for pet food packaging in the United States is $18.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pet food packaging?

A Pet Food Packaging job involves preparing, packing, and labeling pet food products for distribution and sale. Responsibilities may include operating packaging machinery, inspecting products for quality, and ensuring proper storage and handling. Workers must follow safety and hygiene standards to maintain product quality. This role is essential in delivering well-packaged and safe pet food to customers.

What does a typical shift look like for someone in a pet food packaging role?

A typical shift in Pet Food Packaging involves setting up and operating packaging equipment, inspecting products for quality, labeling, and stacking finished packages for shipment. Team members often rotate among tasks to maintain efficiency and may assist in cleaning equipment or organizing inventory during downtime. The role often requires working on your feet for extended periods and may include lifting moderate weights. Collaboration with quality control, machine operators, and warehouse staff is common to ensure seamless production. Adhering to safety standards and maintaining cleanliness are also daily priorities in this environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the pet food packaging position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Pet Food Packaging, you need attention to detail, physical stamina, and knowledge of basic health and safety protocols. Experience with packaging machinery, inventory management systems, or certifications in food safety can be beneficial. Reliable teamwork, time management, and effective communication help distinguish top performers in this position. These skills are vital for maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.

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Infographic showing various Pet Food Packaging job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,076 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Packaging Opr S Days

Siloam Springs, AR

Simmons Pet Food Inc
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees
Learn more about Simmons Pet Food Incexternal

$13.50 - $16.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Operate packaging machines to bag finished pet food products and ensure proper sealing and coding.

  • Check holding bins for correct products and document production lots to support quality assurance.

  • Report machine or line issues to the Packaging Lead and participate in team activities and meetings.

Simmons Pet Food rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Operates a machine which bags finished products. 

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assured packaging of dry pet food products takes place by machine.  Checks holding bins for proper products being stored.  Ensure codes on bags are accurate.  Assures product bag seals properly.
  • Accurately documents production lots utilized to assist quality assurance program, works with other employees to rotate positions. Reports line or machine problems to Packaging Lead.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Packaging Operator and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Must be able to work in temperature extremes (below 40 to over 100 degrees), work on feet for entire shift, lift and stack up to 55 pounds of packaged product from floor to shoulder height and empty package into packaging cylinder repetitively, or hold 55 pounds of finished product inside a bag. Must be able to climb up and down stairs/ladders to heights of up to 150 feet. Work inside or outside.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use head covering, ear plugs, safety glasses, non-skid steel toed boots, and any other protective equipment as needed or required.

Travel:  N/A

Technical Experience: Previous machine operation skills, particularly packaging equipment skills preferred.

Industry Experience: Manufacturing experience in pet food production preferred.

 We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

 

For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area from Siloam Springs, AR to Decatur, AR please apply in person:

 

 

Monday & Friday, between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm 

 

 

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm

 

 

 at:

 

 

Simmons Foods Hiring Center
2998 Highway 412 East, Suite 80

 

 

Siloam Springs, AR

 

 

72761

 

 


In person applications at our Hiring Center receive priority consideration. You may still apply for positions online; however please note that positions may be filled at our Hiring Center after our online applications are reviewed.

 

 

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