Packaging Operator - Line 205

McKee Foods Corporation; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Profit-sharing cash bonus

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance (health, dental,视觉,

Life insurance

Fully-paid parental leave

Health Center and Pharmacy

Mental wellness counseling

Tuition reimbursement

Credit Union

Wellness programs with incentives

EAP

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

McKee Foods Corporation in Collegedale, TN is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our manufacturing team. The operator will set up packaging machinery, monitor processes, and troubleshoot issues to ensure product quality and safety.

This fast-paced, high-volume role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot packaging equipment.
• Willingness to learn basic computer skills and maintain safety standards.
• Demonstrated reliable work history and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate packaging machinery to ensure efficient production.
• Monitor packaging processes and troubleshoot issues for quality and safety.
• Maintain focus on safety, accuracy, and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Self-motivated

Basic math skills

Adaptable to change

Team player

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

Dependable work record

Willingness to try new ideas

Minor equipment maintenance

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.

Please submit comprehensive work history or a resume covering the past 3 years. Include all periods of employment, unemployment, self-employment, short-term jobs, caregiving, and education. Ensure you provide accurate month and year ranges for each period.

Pay

$21.87- $23.25 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus $2.00 / hour shift premium for 3rd shift hours

Schedule

3rd Shift (Sunday-Thursday; 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.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