Production Trainee - 3rd Shift

mckee; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Profit-sharing cash bonus

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave (fully-paid)

Wellness programs

EAP

Job summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Production Trainee at our Gentry, AR facility. You will join a high-speed production line under the supervision of the Production Supervisor, assisting in packaging and inspection of snack cakes to ensure efficiency and quality on the line.

The role includes packaging tasks, pallet stacking, and collaboration with teammates to maintain a steady workflow while meeting quotas. This is a 3rd shift, on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Decision-making skills for on-the-floor decisions.
• Effective oral communication with team and supervisors.
• Positive attitude contributing to a collaborative environment.
• Takes personal responsibility for actions and outcomes.
• Works independently and as part of a team to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Decision making

Oral communication

Positive attitude

Personal accountability

Team player

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

$18.66 - $20.42 / hour
Plus $2.00 / hour shift premium for 3rd shift hours

Schedule

3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.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