Packaging Operator - 1st Shift - Line 205

mckee; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

On-site health resources

Job summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Packaging Operator for our Collegedale, TN plant. You will operate and maintain packaging machinery to support high-volume production with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities include machine setup, monitoring processes, troubleshooting issues, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. The role requires good organizational skills, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with initiative and teamwork.
• Basic math and ability to learn computer skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Good communication and dependable work record.
• Willingness to adapt and learn new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate packaging machinery for production runs.
• Monitor packaging processes and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure product quality and safety standards.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and follow procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Basic math

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Computer basics

Safety awareness

Dependable work record

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

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

$21.87- $23.25 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule

1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.); other days and hours as needed

Location

Plant 2A, Line 205
10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our Collegedale, TN manufacturing team. The packaging Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining packaging machinery to ensure efficient production of McKee Foods products. The operator will set up machines, monitor packaging processes, and troubleshoot any issues to ensure product quality and adherence to safety standards. This role involves working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment and requires close attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong focus on safety efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills
• Self-motivated with high initiative
• Basic math skills
• Adaptable to change and able to do multiple tasks; flexible
• Ability to work effectively with others; team player
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to frequently lift and move 50 lbs.
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to determine cause and effect; troubleshooting skills
• Ability to learn basic computer skills
• Good work record, safety, and attendance record; dependable
• Demonstrated desire to work hard
• Willingness to try new ideas
• Minor equipment maintenance
• Steel-toed slip resistant safety shoes required
• Knowledge of and adherence to company food safety, product purity, company policy and departmental procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of McKee Foods Corporation and OSHA safety regulations
• General mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of OPM software systems or PC experience

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