Packaging Operator - Line 504 - 3rd Shift - (Mon-Tue -Wed)

McKee Foods Corporation; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 2,958,000 - 3,203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Health Center and Pharmacy

Job summary

McKee Foods Corporation, a long-standing family bakery in Collegedale, TN, is hiring a Packaging Operator for the 3rd shift. You will set up and operate packaging equipment, monitor runs, and ensure quality and safety in a fast-paced, high-volume plant.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Shift works Mon-Tue-Wed 5:45 p.m.–6:00 a.m., with other days as needed. Comprehensive benefits and profit sharing are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with high initiative and teamwork.
• Basic math skills and ability to learn computer tasks.
• Flexible and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong safety and attendance practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work with equipment.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate packaging and related equipment.
• Monitor settings for efficient, accurate runs and waste minimization.
• Ensure proper wrapping, packaging, and product flow quality.
• Perform startups, shutdowns, and changeovers as needed.
• Enter data, report information, and assist with preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with other shifts and communicate as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Basic math

Adaptable

Team player

Attention to detail

Lift 50 lbs

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

Safety and attendance

Willingness to try new ideas

Maintenance

Steel-toed shoes

Tools

OPM software systems

Job description

Packaging Operator - Line 504 - 3rd Shift - (Mon-Tue -Wed)

medical insurance, life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing

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
Plus $2.00 / hr shift premium for 3rd shift hours

Schedule

3 rd shift (Monday- Wednesday 5:45 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.); other days and hours as needed

Location

Job Summary

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.

• Sets up and operates packaging and related equipment
• monitors and maintains appropriate settings to ensure efficient and accurate runs while keeping waste to a minimum and ensuring product purity
• Ensures that product is properly wrapped and packaged while maintaining quality standards and product flow
• Conducts startups, shutdowns, and changeovers as needed
• Enters measurement data and report information into the computer system accurately, analyzing information, maintaining equipment (preventative maintenance), keeping work areas clean and equipment clean
• Communicate with other shifts regarding the job
• Performs other duties as required

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
• 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
• Competitive weekly pay
• 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)
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

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