Production Trainee - 2nd Shift

mckee; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing cash bonus program

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision & prescription

Job summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Production Trainee for our Gentry, AR location to support the high-speed packaging line. You will report to the Production Supervisor and play a key role in ensuring efficient and precise packaging of our snack cakes, from unwrapped cakes to pallet-ready cartons, while maintaining quality and productivity targets.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to schedules, with opportunity for growth within our family bakery.

Qualifications

• Good decision-making skills.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Takes personal responsibility for actions.
• Works independently and as a member of the team.

Responsibilities

• Packaging unwrapped snack cakes into individual wrapping.
• Placing wrapped snack cakes into cartons.
• Filling cases with cartons of snack cakes.
• Arranging cases onto pallets for shipment, following specific stacking patterns.
• Monitoring production processes to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Collaborating with team members to maintain a smooth workflow and troubleshoot issues.
• Following production schedules and meeting production quotas.
• Following safety protocols and maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Good decision-making

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Accountability

Teamwork

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 Grade

$18.66 - $20.42 / hour
Plus $1.00 / hour shift premium for 2nd shift hours

Schedule

2nd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 2:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.)
On-site

Location

Plant 3
555 McKee Drive, Gentry Arkansas 72734

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Production Trainee to join our team at our Gentry, AR location. This position will report to the Production Supervisor. As a Production Trainee, you will 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:

• Packaging unwrapped snack cakes into individual wrapping
• Placing wrapped snack cakes into cartons
• Filling cases with cartons of snack cakes
• Arranging cases onto pallets for shipment, following specific stacking patterns
• Monitoring production processes to meet quality and productivity targets
• Collaborating with team members to maintain a smooth workflow and troubleshoot any issues that arise
• Following production schedules and meeting production quotas
• Following safety protocols and maintaining a clean and organized work area

Required Qualifications

• Good decision-making skills
• Effective oral communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Takes personal responsibility for actions
• Works independently and as a member of the team

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