Production Worker – 2nd Shift

McKee Foods; Collegedale (TN); 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

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Parental leave

EAP

Job summary

McKee Foods, a long-standing family-owned bakery, is hiring a Production Worker on 2nd shift (Sun–Thu, 2:30 pm–10:30 pm) at their Collegedale, TN facility. You will help ensure accurate packaging, monitor quality, and support a high-speed production line while adhering to safety and efficiency standards.

The role offers competitive weekly pay, a shift premium of $1.00/hour on 2nd shift, and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for growth within the company’s well-known brands.

Qualifications

• Must meet attendance guidelines.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn production systems/software.
• Able to lift 20 to 40 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with packaging and inspection of finished food products.
• Pack unwrapped snack cakes into individual wrapping.
• Place wrapped cakes into cartons and fill cases with cartons.
• Arrange cases onto pallets for shipment.
• 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.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

Attendance requirements

Stand for long periods

Basic computer skills

Lift 20–40 lbs

Teamwork & communication

Learn new processes

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Safety & quality

Tools

Production software

Job description

Production Worker – 2nd Shift 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 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

Welcome to McKee Foods McKee Foods Corporation is best known for our line of Little Debbie® snack cakes, America's leading snack cake brand. At McKee Foods, we are committed to providing consumers with quality products at an excellent value. We hope you enjoy your time browsing our website and find helpful information about our company.