Production Associate

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
$22.62 - $23.88/ hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus $2.00 / hr shift premium for 3rd Shift hours
Schedule
3rd Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 9:50 PM – 6:00 AM OR 10:20 PM – 6:30 AM)
Onsite; other days and hours as needed
Location
272 Patton Farm Road, Stuarts Draft, Virginia, 24477
Job Summary
McKee Foods is seeking a Production Associate, 3rd Shift to join our Manufacturing team. This is an entry-level Packaging Technician or Make-up Monitor position at our bakery that requires no previous experience. We offer on-the-job training in our modern manufacturing facility. In this role, you’ll 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:
Performing minor line equipment set ups, moving product trays, conducting product inspections
Monitoring: inspecting product quality and removing defects to meet quality and productivity targets
Loading and Unloading: moving materials onto pallets, trays, racks, and shelves
Case-packing/palletizing: placing cartons into shipping cases and/or stacking shipping cases onto pallets
Operating: operating power hoists and electric pallet jacks to lift heavy objects
Required Qualifications
Demonstrates a solid work history reflected in reliable attendance, safe work practices, effective job performance, adaptability and teamwork
Proven ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to perform repetitive motions while sitting or standing for duration of entire shift
Regularly lift up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move more than 100 pounds (with or without accommodation)
Ability to read, write, and do basic math
Record product data using a computer
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, troubleshooting issues as they arise
Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and equipment while maintaining a positive attitude
Maintain a clean work area and practice good personal hygiene
Keeps waste to a minimum while ensuring products meet quality specifications and food safety standards
Follow proper safety procedures at all times. This includes wearing approved uniform such as hearing protection, hairnets, slip-resistant shoes, etc.
WARNING: APPLICANTS WITH ALLERGIES SHOULD BE AWARE THAT SOY FLOUR, RAW AND COOKED PEANUTS, ALMONDS, WALNUTS AND POSSIBLY OTHER TREE NUTS MAY BE PRESENT IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND MAY NEED TO BE HANDLED AS PART OF NORMAL JOB DUTIES.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Previous experience in food manufacturing or a related field
Previous technical training
Accurate measurement and conversion skills
Troubleshooting ability
Previous machine operator experience
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