Production Worker - 1st Shift

mckee; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Profit-sharing cash bonus program

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance (health/dental/vison

Prescription drug plan

Life insurance

Fully-paid parental leave

Health Center and Pharmacy

Mental wellness counseling (on-site in

Tuition reimbursement

Credit Union

Wellness programs with incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

McKee Foods is hiring a Production Worker in Collegedale, TN to support high-speed packaging lines. You will help with packaging, inspecting products, and prepping cases for shipment while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

The role requires standing for long periods, teamwork, and basic computer skills to learn production systems. Competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this fulltime, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Meet strict attendance guidelines (with or without an accommodation).
• Work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced production environment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn production systems/software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with packaging and inspection of finished food products (e.g., packaging unwrapped snack cakes).
• Place wrapped snack cakes into cartons.
• Fill cases with cartons of snack cakes.
• Arrange cases onto pallets for shipment following 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.
• Adhere to safety protocols and keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Attendance discipline

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Learning production systems

Tools

Production software

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

$19.22 / hour

Schedule

1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 6:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
(Other hours and days as needed)

Location

10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

Job Summary

As a Production Worker, you'll play a vital role on our high-speed production line, working to ensure our products are packaged accurately and efficiently. You'll help maintain the quality and consistency that McKee Foods is known for, supporting our mission to deliver delicious snacks to millions of customers. 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

• Ability to meet strict attendance guidelines (with or without an accommodation)
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn production systems/software
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate with others
• Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and equipment
• Ability to lift 20 to 40 pounds on a regular basis (with or without an accommodation)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Previous experience in food manufacturing or a related field

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