Production Worker - 1st Shift

McKee Foods Corporation; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

On-site Health Center

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Disability (short/long-term)

Credit Union

Exercise & recreation facility

Job summary

McKee Foods Corporation in Tennessee seeks a Production Worker to support high-speed production lines, ensuring accurate packaging and efficient operations. You will handle packaging, inspection, and pallet stacking while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to schedules on the 1st shift. Responsibilities include packaging, inspecting products, monitoring processes, and collaborating with teammates to meet production quotas.

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet strict attendance guidelines.
• Able to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain safety and quality standards.
• Capable of standing for extended periods during shifts.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn production software/systems.
• Good teamwork and clear communication with colleagues.
• Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and equipment.
• Able to lift 20 to 40 pounds regularly (with or without accommodation).

Responsibilities

• Assist with packaging and inspection of finished food products (snack cakes).
• Pack unwrapped snacks into individual wrappers and place wrapped cakes into cartons.
• Fill cases with cartons and arrange cases onto pallets per 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 quotas.
• Follow safety protocols and keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Attendance policy

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Standing for long periods

Basic computer skills

Teamwork & communication

Learning new processes

Lifting 20-40 lbs

Job description

medical insurance, life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing

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

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
• Competitive weekly pay
• 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)
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)