Production Trainee - 2nd Shift

McKee Foods Corporation; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Profit sharing

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability (short and long-term)

Job summary

McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Production Trainee at Plant 3 in Gentry, Arkansas. You will work on a high-speed production line, packaging snack cakes and ensuring quality through accurate inspection and stacking.

The role reports to the Production Supervisor and requires collaborative teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and staying aligned with production schedules. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• Good decision-making skills.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude and goal-driven mindset.
• Takes personal responsibility for actions.
• Works independently and as part 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 following patterns.
• Monitor production to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Collaborate with teammates to maintain smooth workflow and troubleshoot issues.
• Follow production schedules and quotas.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Decision making

Oral 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:
• 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