Packaging Mechanic - Multi Skilled

mckee; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Profit-sharing cash bonus program

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance (health, dental, vis

Life insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Packaging Mechanic to support production in our packaging area. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on packaging and conveyor equipment to maximize uptime and ensure product quality.

You will work on the 2nd shift (Sunday-Thursday, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.) with overtime as needed, on-site at Plant 5 in Collegedale, TN. The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude, safety awareness, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to McKee Foods' policies, safety and objectives.
• Clear and consistent communication with employees, vendors, and contractors.
• Knowledge of GMPs, with emphasis on food safety and product purity.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience.
• Functional PC-based systems proficiency.
• Dependable work history with strong safety practices.
• Willingness to work extended hours or alternate shifts as needed.
• Compliance with corporate risk management for vehicle operation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on packaging and conveyor systems.
• Prepare production lines for startup and changeovers, ensuring proper adjustment and testing.
• Monitor equipment during production to detect issues and prevent downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical failures quickly to minimize downtime.
• Disassemble machinery to replace or repair parts and inspect for wear.
• Operate shop equipment to fabricate or modify parts as needed.
• Use manuals, blueprints, and schematics to guide tasks.
• Complete work orders, PMs, and requisitions on time.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment per GMP standards.
• Demonstrate safety, product safety, and consistent attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

GMP knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Dependable work history

Teamwork

Overtime availability

Tool proficiency

Education

Technical school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MAXIMO CMMS

LTO license

Scissor lift license

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

$26.78/ - $32.89 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Plus $1.00 / hour shift premium for 2nd shift hours

Schedule

2nd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.) with Overtime day on Fridays as needed

On-site

Location

Plant 5, Packaging
10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Packaging Mechanic to support production in our packaging area. This position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on production line and packaging equipment to ensure maximum uptime and product quality. The ideal candidate is mechanically skilled, safety-conscious, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on packaging and conveyor systems, including wrappers, ACLs, closers, palletizers, carton formers, and related equipment

Prepare production lines for startup and changeovers, ensuring all mechanical and control components are properly adjusted and tested

Monitor equipment during production to detect potential issues and prevent breakdowns

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical failures quickly to minimize downtime and maintain case output

Disassemble machinery to replace or repair defective parts and inspect used parts for wear or dimensional changes

Operate shop equipment such as drill presses, grinders, and other metalworking tools to fabricate or modify parts as needed

Utilize technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to guide repair and maintenance tasks

Complete work orders, preventive maintenance requests, and purchase requisitions accurately and on time

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment that aligns with company safety and GMP standards

Demonstrate a commitment to personal safety, product safety, and consistent attendance

Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

Required Qualifications

• Strong commitment to McKee Foods' guiding values, policies, goals, and objectives.
• Clear and consistent communication skills (oral, written, and electronic) with employees at all levels, as well as vendors and contractors.
• Knowledge of and adherence to GMPs, with an emphasis on food safety and product purity.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical experience.
• Functional computer proficiency, including use of PC-based systems.
• Dependable work history with strong safety practices.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, overtime, or alternative shifts as needed.
• Compliance with Corporate Risk Management requirements for company vehicle operation.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with power tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
• High initiative and self-motivation, requiring minimal supervision.
• Commitment to continuous learning through company training, outside seminars, and technical courses (travel may be required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• Background in packaging maintenance or experience as a packaging operator.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and creating basic sketches or drawings of components.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting skills.
• Welding experience.
• Proficiency with MAXIMO CMMS.
• Licensed or ability to obtain licenses for LTO and scissor lift operation.
• Technical school diploma, certification, or equivalent training in a related field.

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