Production Worker - Line 215 (1st Shift)

McKee Foods Corporation; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Profit sharing

Job summary

McKee Foods Corporation in Collegedale, TN is hiring a Production Worker for the 1st shift on a high-speed production line. You will assist with packaging and inspecting finished snack cakes, ensuring accurate wrapping, carton placement, and pallet loading. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to safety and quality standards.

The position offers a Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Must meet strict attendance guidelines.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift 20–40 pounds regularly.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn production systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with packaging and inspection of finished food products (snack cakes).
• Package unwrapped cakes into individual wraps and place into cartons.
• Fill cases with cartons and arrange cases onto pallets for shipment.
• Monitor production processes to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Follow schedules, meet production quotas, and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Fast-paced production

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Stamina

Communication

Learn production systems

Job description

Production Worker - Line 215 (1st Shift)

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 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

(Other hours and days as needed)

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
• 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)