Manufacturing Jobs in Arkansas

35 positions from 12 employers

35active jobs
12employers hiring
$42.2Knational median wage
-2.8%2022–2032 outlook

35 active Manufacturing jobs in Arkansas from 12 US employers. Largest hirers include Pilgrim's, Butterball, GPAC. The national median wage for this occupation is $42.2K. BLS projects -2% employment change between 2022 and 2032. Production occupations — machine operators, assemblers, machinists, welders, packagers — are the manufacturing backbone. Many subgroups have flat or declining employment forecasts, but skilled trades like welding remain in steady demand. AI exposure is moderate; physical robotics and process automation continue to reshape the floor while skilled set-up and repair work resist replacement.

Other popular roles in Arkansas

Healthcare Support in Arkansas (1,145) Healthcare in Arkansas (706) Sales and Retail in Arkansas (237) Transportation and Logistics in Arkansas (123) Computer and IT in Arkansas (100) Management in Arkansas (66) Office and Admin in Arkansas (46) Maintenance and Repair in Arkansas (13)

Manufacturing jobs in other top states

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Top Manufacturing employers in Arkansas

Pilgrim's 14 jobs Butterball 9 jobs GPAC 2 jobs ThirdChannel 2 jobs MJR Recruiting 1 jobs LRSolutions, LLC 1 jobs Georg Fischer 1 jobs R L Barclay and Associates LLC 1 jobs

Other job categories in Arkansas

Healthcare Support 1.1K jobs Healthcare 706 jobs Sales and Retail 237 jobs Transportation and Logistics 123 jobs Computer and IT 100 jobs Management 66 jobs Office and Admin 46 jobs Maintenance and Repair 13 jobs Architecture and Engineering 12 jobs

Specialisations within Manufacturing

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators Assemblers and Fabricators Machinists Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Bakers

Frequently asked questions

How many Manufacturing jobs are available in Arkansas?
There are currently 35 active Manufacturing jobs in Arkansas from 12 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Manufacturing jobs in Arkansas?
The U.S. national median wage for Manufacturing occupations is $42,237 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in Arkansas varies by employer, role seniority and shift; individual job listings include salary detail where the employer has provided it.
Which companies hire Manufacturing workers in Arkansas?
Top employers currently advertising Manufacturing roles in Arkansas include Pilgrim's, Butterball, and GPAC. The full list of 12 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Manufacturing field growing in Arkansas?
Nationally, Manufacturing occupations are projected to change by -2.8% between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections) — expected to be stable. Local demand in Arkansas is reflected by the 35 active openings on this page.
What's the AI exposure for Manufacturing roles?
Our AI Vulnerability Index combines Frey & Osborne (2013), OpenAI/Penn (2023), and the Anthropic Economic Index into a 0–100 score. Manufacturing roles vary internally — see the AI Vulnerability Index for the per-occupation score and methodology.