Production Worker 3rd Shift

McKee Foods Corporation; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Production Worker to join their dynamic team in Collegedale, TN. This role is essential in ensuring the efficient packaging of beloved snack cakes, contributing to a culture that values work-life balance and employee wellness. You will work on a high-speed production line, collaborating with a supportive team to meet quality standards and production quotas. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a range of exciting career paths in a company committed to long-term job security and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

401(k) with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Health Center and Pharmacy

Exercise and Recreation Facility

Fully-paid Parental Leave

Credit Union

Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with packaging and inspection of finished food products.
• Monitor production processes to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a smooth workflow.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Basic Computer Skills

Ability to Lift 20-40 Pounds

Fast-paced Work Efficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.

Please submit comprehensive work history or a resume covering the past 3 years. Include all periods of employment, unemployment, self-employment, short-term jobs, caregiving, and education. Ensure you provide accurate month and year ranges for each period.

Pay

$18.84 - $20.01 / hour
Plus $2.00 / hr shift premium for 3rd shift hours

Schedule

3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.)

(Other hours and days as needed)

Location

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Production Worker to join our team at our Collegedale, TN location. This position will report to the Production Supervisor. As a Production Worker, 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

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

EOE:We are an Equal Opportunity Employer