Process Technician - Line 205 - 2nd Shift

McKee Foods Corporation; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Parental leave

EAP

Job summary

McKee Foods Corporation seeks a Process Technician for our Plant 2A in Collegedale, TN. You will operate creme and capper lines, weigh materials, and maintain equipment. This on-site role requires 2nd shift from Sunday to Thursday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., with a $1 shift premium for 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include line setup, speed adjustments, data collection, reporting in OPM, and maintaining safety and cleanliness. Strong teamwork, basic math, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to be flexible and perform tasks as needed.
• Self-motivated with initiative and able to work without direct supervision.
• Basic math skills required for weighing and measuring.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate creme and capper equipment.
• Adjust belt speeds to maintain product specs.
• Accurately measure and document lot and ingredient usage.
• Record production data and reports in the OPM system.
• Keep work area clean and waste minimal; document issues.
• Assist in training others on equipment and line operations.

Skills

Flexible

Initiative

Basic math

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety awareness

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

$20.42 - $21.55 / 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. - 10:00 p.m.) ; other days and hours as needed

On-site

Location

Plant 2A, Line 205

10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

Job Summary

The Process Technician performs multiple functions (creme operator, creme- capper, weighing waste, operating striper, changing over enrobers, etc.) within the process area.

• Set-up and operation of the creme and capper and other equipment as needed
• Setting belt speeds
• Accurate and continual measuring to ensure product is within specs
• Accurate consumption of lots and ingredients
• Accurate reporting in the OPM program
• Responsible for keeping work area and equipment clean and orderly, keep waste to a minimum
• Documenting production reports
• Entering measurement data and analyzing the information
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Willingness to be flexible and perform tasks and functions as needed
• Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative and ability to work without direct supervision
• Basic math skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and be organized
• Minor equipment maintenance
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to frequently lift and move 50 lbs.
• Steel-toed safety shoes
• Demonstrated ability to determine cause and effect
• Basic computer skills
• Good work, safety, and attendance records
• Knowledge of and adherence to personal safety, company food safety, product purity, and departmental procedures
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work with management, co-workers and other departments
• Demonstrated ability to work over or come in early to set-up or shut down the line
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop others on equipment and line operating functions

Preferred Qualifications

• OPM, LPS, MIDAS and PC experience
• Mechanical aptitude and skills
• Lift Truck License

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