Production Associate (2nd Shift)

McKee Foods; Stuarts Draft (VA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Profit-sharing bonus program

401(k) with matching

Job summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Production Associate, 2nd Shift to join our Manufacturing team at the Stuarts Draft bakery. This entry-level role requires no prior experience and includes on-the-job training to ensure safe and efficient packaging of our snack cakes on a high-speed line.

You will work on a 2nd shift (Sunday–Thursday) onsite, with pay of $22.62–$23.88/hour plus a $1.00/hour shift premium. The position emphasizes teamwork, quality, safety, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Solid work history with reliable attendance and safe work practices.
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced production environment.
• Able to read, write and perform basic math.
• Regularly lift up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50, and occasionally more than 100 pounds.
• Record product data using a computer.
• Work independently and as part of a team, troubleshooting as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor line equipment setups and move product trays.
• Monitor product quality and remove defects to meet targets.
• Load/unload materials onto pallets, trays, and shelves.
• Case-pack and palletize by placing cartons into shipping cases.
• Operate power hoists and electric pallet jacks to lift heavy objects.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety practices

Basic math

Lifting ability

Job description

Production Associate (2nd Shift)

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 $22.62 - $23.88/ hour, depending on experience and qualifications Plus $1.00 / hr shift premium for 2nd Shift hours.

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.

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.

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)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Welcome to McKee Foods. McKee Foods Corporation is best known for our line of Little Debbie® snack cakes, America's leading snack cake brand. At McKee Foods, we are committed to providing consumers with quality products at an excellent value. We hope you enjoy your time browsing our website and find helpful information about our company.