Production Associate - 3rd Shift

McKee Foods; Stuarts Draft (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Profit-sharing cash bonus program

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Production Associate, 3rd Shift, to join our Manufacturing team in Stuarts Draft, VA. This entry-level role offers on-the-job training in our modern bakery and exposes you to multiple packaging tasks in a hands-on environment.

You will operate basic line equipment, inspect quality, and assist with wrapping, palletizing, and loading. The job requires lifting up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally, with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and do basic math.
• Good decision making skills.
• Works well independently and as a member of the team.
• Able to perform repetitive motions while sitting or standing for duration of entire shift.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good overall work and safety record.

Responsibilities

• Performing minor line equipment set ups, moving product trays, conducting product inspections.
• Monitoring: inspecting product quality and removing defects.
• Feeding: placing product onto a moving track for wrapping and catching: placing wrapped product into cartons.
• 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.
• General Duties: Record product data using a computer.
• 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.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Decision making

Independent worker

Team player

Repetitive motions

Positive attitude

Self-supervision

Safety conscious

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 $22.62 - $23.88 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications Plus $2.00/ hour shift premium for 3rd shift hours $1,000 Sign-On Bonus: $250 paid after week 1, plus $250 at the end of each of the next 3 quarters (must be actively employed at time of payout)

Schedule 3rd Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 9:50 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. or 10:20 p.m. – 6:30 a.m) (other days and hours as needed) On-site Location 272 Patton Farm Road, Stuarts Draft VA 24477

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Production Associate, 3rd Shift to join our Manufacturing team. This is an entry-level position at our bakery that requires no previous experience. We offer on-the-job training in our modern manufacturing facility. Production Associates perform multiple job functions in the packaging department of our manufacturing plant. These tasks may be automated at varying degrees and can differ.

Job Responsibilities

• Performing minor line equipment set ups, moving product trays, conducting product inspections
• Monitoring: inspecting product quality and removing defects
• Feeding: placing product onto a moving track for wrapping and catching: placing wrapped product into cartons
• 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
• General Duties: Record product data using a computer
• Regularly lift up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move more than 100 pounds.
• 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, goggles, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and do basic math
• Good decision making skills
• Works well independently and as a member of the team
• Able to perform repetitive motions while sitting or standing for duration of entire shift
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good overall work and safety record

Preferred Qualifications

• Good mechanical skills

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 (virtual)
• 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

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.

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.