Production Worker – 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Profit sharing

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health insurance

Parental leave

Wellness program

EAP

Disability (company-paid)

Job summary

McKee Foods Corporation in Collegedale, TN is seeking a Production Worker to join our high-speed production line, ensuring accurate packaging and efficient operations. You will help maintain quality and consistency as we deliver our snack brands across the country.

Key duties include packaging, inspection, palletizing, and collaborating with teammates to meet schedules and safety standards. Candidates should be able to lift 20–40 pounds and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet strict attendance guidelines.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to 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 regularly.

Responsibilities

• As part of a high-speed production line, assist with packaging and inspection of finished products including snack cakes.
• Pack unwrapped snack cakes into individual wrappers and place into cartons.
• Fill cases with cartons and arrange cases onto pallets for shipment.
• Monitor production processes to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a smooth workflow and troubleshoot issues.
• Follow production schedules, safety protocols, and maintain a clean work area.

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
Plus $1.00 / hour shift premium for 2nd shift hours

Schedule

2nd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 2:30 p.m. – 10:30 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 reimbursementCredit 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