Production Associate

McKee Foods; Stuarts Draft (VA); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Profit sharing

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Descripción de la vacante

McKee Foods is hiring a Production Associate on the 2nd shift at our Stuarts Draft, VA facility. This entry-level role supports a high-speed snack cake packaging line with on-the-job training and no prior experience required.

You will contribute to efficient packaging and quality inspections in a modern manufacturing environment. Position includes competitive pay of $22.62–$23.88 per hour, plus a $1.00/hour shift premium for 2nd shift and a $1,000 sign-on bonus paid over several quarters.

Formación

• Reliable attendance and safe work practices are required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math for data entry and record-keeping.
• Capable of repetitive motions while standing or sitting for the shift.
• Willingness to learn new processes and equipment.
• Maintains clean work areas and follows food safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Perform minor line equipment set ups and move product trays.
• Inspect product quality and remove defects to meet targets.
• Load/unload materials onto pallets and onto racks/shelves.
• Pack cartons into shipping cases and palletize as needed.
• Operate power hoists and electric pallet jacks to lift items.

Conocimientos

Attendance

Safety

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

Basic math

Data entry

Independent work

Learning agility

Hygiene

Herramientas

Power hoists

Electric pallet jacks

Case-packing machinery

Descripción del empleo

## Production AssociateApply: Stuarts Draft, VA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 28, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R0035299Join 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 18 months. 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**$22.62 - $23.88/ hour, depending on experience and qualifications Plus $1.00 / hour shift premium for 2nd Shift hours $1,000 Sign-On Bonus: Paid $250 after first week, plus $250 after each of the next 3 quartersNote: Must be actively employed at payout; former employees terminated within the last 90 days are not eligible**Schedule**2nd Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 1:50 PM – 10:00 PM OR 2:20 PM – 10:30 PM)Onsite; other days and hours as needed**Location**272 Patton Farm Road Stuarts Draft, Virginia, 24477**Job Summary**McKee Foods is seeking a Production Associate, 2nd Shift to join our Manufacturing team. This is an entry-level Packaging Technician or Make-up Monitor position at our bakery that requires no previous experience. We offer on-the-job training in our modern manufacturing facility. In this role, you’ll play an important role on our high-speed production line ensuring the efficient and precise packaging of our snack cakes. Your key responsibilities will include:* Performing minor line equipment set ups, moving product trays, conducting product inspections* Monitoring: inspecting product quality and removing defects to meet quality and productivity targets* Loading and Unloading: moving materials onto pallets, trays, racks, and shelves* Case-packing/palletizing: placing cartons into shipping cases and/or stacking shipping cases onto pallets* Operating: operating power hoists and electric pallet jacks to lift heavy objects**Required Qualifications*** Demonstrates a solid work history reflected in reliable attendance, safe work practices, effective job performance, adaptability and teamwork* Proven ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced production environment* Ability to perform repetitive motions while sitting or standing for duration of entire shift* Regularly lift up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move more than 100 pounds (with or without accommodation)* Ability to read, write, and do basic math* Record product data using a computer* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, troubleshooting issues as they arise* Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and equipment while maintaining a positive attitude* Maintain a clean work area and practice good personal hygiene* Keeps waste to a minimum while ensuring products meet quality specifications and food safety standards* Follow proper safety procedures at all times. This includes wearing approved uniform such as hearing protection, hairnets, slip-resistant shoes, etc.**Preferred Qualifications*** Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment* Previous experience in food manufacturing or a related field* Previous technical training* Accurate measurement and conversion skills* Troubleshooting ability* Previous machine operator 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) WARNING: APPLICANTS WITH ALLERGIES SHOULD BE AWARE THAT SOY FLOUR, RAW AND COOKED PEANUTS, ALMONDS, WALNUTS AND POSSIBLY OTHER TREE NUTS MAY BE PRESENT IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND MAY NEED TO BE HANDLED AS PART OF NORMAL JOB DUTIES.