Production Trainee - 3rd Shift

mckee; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Profit-sharing cash bonus program

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Production Trainee for our Gentry, AR site. You will support the high-speed production line, assist with packaging and inspection, and help ensure efficient, accurate packaging of our snack cakes. You will report to the Production Supervisor and work as part of a team to meet daily quotas and quality standards.

The role emphasizes safe practices, attention to detail, and teamwork on an on-site shift from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Qualifications

• Good decision-making skills.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude and reliability.
• 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 and place wrapped cakes into cartons.
• Fill cases with cartons and arrange onto pallets for shipment.
• Monitor production processes to meet quality targets.
• Collaborate with teammates to maintain workflow and troubleshoot issues.
• Follow production schedules and safety protocols.

Skills

Good decision-making

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Takes responsibility

Teamwork

Job description

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