Production Trainee (2nd Shift)

McKee Foods Corporation; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Profit sharing

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Health Center

Mental wellness counseling

Tuition reimbursement

Credit union

Fitness facilities

Wellness programs

EAP

Disability insurance

Job summary

McKee Foods Corporation in Gentry, AR is seeking a Production Trainee to join our high-speed snack cake line. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will help package and inspect finished products, ensure quality and productivity targets, and support a smooth workflow on a fast-paced shift.

This 2nd shift runs Sunday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., with a $1.00/hr shift premium. Competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.

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

• 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

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. 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 Grade

$18.66 - $20.42 / hour

Plus $1.00 / hr shift premium for 2nd shift hours

Schedule

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

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:

• 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