Packaging Mechanic – Multi Skilled

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Profit-sharing cash bonus program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

McKee Foods, a longstanding American family bakery, is seeking a Packaging Mechanic in Collegedale, TN. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of packaging lines to maximize uptime and product quality.

This position values safety-minded, mechanically skilled individuals who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role operates on 2nd shift (Sun–Thu, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.) with overtime as needed, at Plant 5, McKee Road, Collegedale.

Qualifications

• Experience in preventive maintenance on packaging lines.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Comfort reading schematics and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on packaging equipment.
• Prepare production lines for startup and changeovers.
• Monitor equipment to prevent downtime and ensure product quality.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical failures quickly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment per GMP.
• Complete work orders and maintenance requests on time.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Effective communication

Ability to work overtime

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Technical school diploma or certification

Tools

MAXIMO CMMS

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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.