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**