Packaging Mechanic

McKee Foods; Stuarts Draft (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Health Center

Job summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Packaging Mechanic to join our Maintenance team in Stuarts Draft, VA. Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment used in the packaging and shipping areas to ensure uninterrupted production.

Hours are 3rd shift (Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.) with onsite work and a $2.00/hr shift premium for 3rd shift. Competitive pay and a broad benefits package accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of pneumatics and power transmissions (chain drives, e.g.)
• Ability to properly remove and install bearings
• Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical equipment
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints and drawings
• Accurate measuring ability
• Ability to furnish own tools
• Demonstrated ability to promote continuous process improvement and LEAN principles

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair all equipment necessary to the manufacturing function in the packaging and shipping areas
• Perform other related duties as needed

Skills

Pneumatics

Power transmissions

Read blueprints

Troubleshooting

Measuring accuracy

LEAN principles

Education

Technical school training

Tools

Lift Truck

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 $32.83 - $38.29 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications Plus $2.00 / hr shift premium for 3rd shift hours

Schedule 3rd Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.) Clock out for lunch Onsite; other days and hours as needed

Location 272 Patton Farm Road, Stuarts Draft, Virginia 24477

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Packaging Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair all equipment necessary to the manufacturing function in the packaging and shipping areas Perform other related duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Basic understanding of pneumatics and power transmissions (chain drives, e.g.)
• Ability to properly remove and install bearings
• Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical equipment
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints and drawings
• Accurate measuring ability
• Ability to furnish own tools
• Demonstrated ability to promote continuous process improvement and LEAN principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of industrial maintenance experience
• Experience as a Maintenance Utility at McKee Foods
• Mechanical and/or electrical training at a technical school
• Sketching ability
• Pneumatics and/or Hydraulics experience
• Basic machine shop skills
• Basic welding skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Lift Truck Operator (L.T.O.) license

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.