Production Trainee - 2nd Shift

McKee Foods; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Profit sharing

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Credit Union

EAP

Disability insurance

Job summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Production Trainee to join our team at our Gentry, AR location. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and will contribute to the efficient and precise packaging of our snack cakes on a high-speed production line.

The role emphasizes good decision-making, strong communication, and teamwork, with on-site work on 2nd shift (Sun–Thu, 2:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) and a shift premium. McKee Foods offers paid time off and benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist packaging and inspection of finished food products.
• Package unwrapped snack cakes into individual wrapping.
• Place wrapped cakes into cartons and fill cases with cartons.
• Arrange cases onto pallets for shipment and follow stacking patterns.
• Monitor production processes to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth workflow and troubleshoot issues.
• Follow production schedules and meet production quotas.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Decision-making

Oral communication

Positive attitude

Accountability

Independent worker

Team collaboration

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the packaging and inspection of finished food products that may 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

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.