• Job Description

  Req#: R0028375

  Do you enjoy Little Debbie® snacks like Oatmeal Creme Pies, Swiss Rolls or Mini Muffins? Maybe you've started your day with Drake's Cake® Coffee Cakes, or enjoyed a granola bar from Sunbelt Bakery®. If so, you've experienced the magic of McKee Foods. As a privately held family bakery with annual sales of more than $1.5 billion, we're proud to be America's leading snack cake manufacturer and a place where you’ll be treated with respect and kindness. Join our team and help us bring smiles to snack-lovers all over the country!

  Pay

  $18.47 - $19.19 / hour

  Plus shift premium of $1.00 / hour for 2nd shift OR $2.00 / hour for 3rd shift

  Schedule

  2nd Shift

  Sunday - Thursday, 2:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (other days and hours as needed)

  OR

  3rd Shift

  Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. (other days and hours as needed)

  Job Summary

  McKee Foods is seeking a Production Worker to join our team at our Collegedale, TN location. This position will report to the Production Supervisor. As a Production Worker, you will play an important role on our high-speed production line, ensuring the efficient and precise packaging of our snack cakes. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with the packaging and inspection of finished food products that may include:
    • Packaging unwrapped snack cakes into individual wrapping
    • Placing wrapped snack cakes into cartons
    • Filling cases with cartons of snack cakes
    • Arranging cases onto pallets for shipment, following specific stacking patterns
  • Monitoring production processes to meet quality and productivity targets
  • Collaborating with team members to maintain a smooth workflow and troubleshoot any issues that arise
  • Following production schedules and meeting production quotas
  • Following safety protocols and maintaining a clean and organized work area

  Required Qualifications

  • Ability to meet strict attendance guidelines (with or without an accommodation)
  • Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced production environment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn production systems/software
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate with others
  • Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and equipment
  • Ability to lift 20 to 40 pounds on a regular basis (with or without an accommodation)

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Previous experience in food manufacturing or a related field

  Benefits

  When we bake, the world smiles—but those smiles begin with our own. As a family-owned bakery with a unique culture of respect and strong values, our people are a top priority.

  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company
  • Profit-sharing cash bonus program
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • 19 Days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
  • Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
  • Supplemental plans, including life insurance
  • On-site Health Center and Pharmacy
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Credit Union
  • Exercise and recreation facility
  • Wellness programs with incentives
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)

  To be considered for this position 18 months of employment AND employment gap history must be provided.

  Location

  McKee Foods Corporation

  10260 McKee Rd.

  Collegedale, TN 37315

  **EOE, including disability/veterans**

• About the company

  McKee Foods Corporation is a privately held and family owned American snack food and granola manufacturer headquartered in Collegedale, Tennessee.

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