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McKee Foods; Stuarts Draft (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Profit-sharing cash bonus

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off (vacations/holidays)

Medical insurance (health, dental, vis

Prescription drug plan

Fully-paid parental leave

Onsite Health Center

Mental wellness counseling

Tuition reimbursement

Credit Union

Exercise and recreation facility

Wellness programs with incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

McKee Foods is hiring for a material handler on second shift in Stuarts Draft, VA. The role supports production by moving and stocking materials, updating records, and ensuring accurate counts. The job includes manual handling, equipment adjustments, and on-site sanitation tasks.

The position offers competitive pay with a $1 per hour second-shift differential, a strong benefits package, and opportunities to grow within a family-oriented bakery company.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift moderate to heavy loads and perform manual handling.
• Experience with LEAN principles and continuous improvement.
• Willing to learn and adapt to changing production needs.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Comfort with data entry and basic record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Determines need for materials based on production schedule and availability.
• Opens containers and replenishes line supplies.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials used on daily production sheet.
• Enters data into computer and prints labels using applicable data.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist and cleans work area, machines and equipment to assist machine operators.
• Makes simple adjustments to equipment to accept product or manufacturing materials.
• Operates pallet jack to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Assists with cleaning and sanitizing of equipment.
• Performs disassembly and assembly of product tables and line equipment.
• Perform all other duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Cross-training

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.

Pay $23.88 - $25.10 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications Plus shift differential of $1.00 for any hours worked on 2nd Shift Schedule 2nd Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) Onsite; other days and hours as needed Location 272 Patton Farm Road Stuarts Draft, Virginia 24477

Job Summary

• Determines need for materials based on production schedule and availability
• Opens containers and replenishes line supplies
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials used on daily production sheet
• Enters data into computer and prints labels using applicable data
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist and cleans work area, machines and equipment to assist machine operators
• Makes simple adjustments to equipment to accept product or manufacturing materials
• Operates pallet jack to assist in loading or moving materials and products
• Assists with cleaning and sanitizing of equipment
• Performs disassembly and assembly of product tables and line equipment
• Perform all other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Overall good work record (which includes attendance, safety, job performance, flexibility, and team behaviors)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a cohesive, cross-functional team environment
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Basic math skills
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting
• Demonstrated ability to promote and implement continuous process improvement and LEAN principles
• Good attention to detail
• Willing to cross train and cover other positions as needed
• Willing to acquire an electric pallet jack license

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous machine operator experience
• Accurate measurement and conversion skills
• Good mechanical skills and/or previous technical training
• Troubleshooting ability

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• 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
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Welcome to McKee Foods

McKee Foods Corporation is best known for our line of Little Debbie® snack cakes, America's leading snack cake brand. At McKee Foods, we are committed to providing consumers with quality products at an excellent value. We hope you enjoy your time browsing our website and find helpful information about our company.