Packaging Operator (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.
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
$21.87- $23.25 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus 1.00 / hour shift premium for 2nd shift hours
Schedule
2nd Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 2:15 p.m.– 10:15 p.m.); other days and hours as needed
On-site
Location
Plant 2B, Line 212
10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315
Job Summary
McKee Foods is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our Collegedale, TN manufacturing team. The packaging Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining packaging machinery to ensure efficient production of McKee Foods products. The operator will set up machines, monitor packaging processes, and troubleshoot any issues to ensure product quality and adherence to safety standards. This role involves working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment and requires close attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong focus on safety efficiency.
Required Qualifications
Excellent organizational skills
Self-motivated with high initiative
Basic math skills
Adaptable to change and able to do multiple tasks; flexible
Ability to work effectively with others; team player
Good communication skills
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to frequently lift and move 50 lbs.
Good analytical skills
Ability to determine cause and effect; troubleshooting skills
Ability to learn basic computer skills
Good work record, safety, and attendance record; dependable
Demonstrated desire to work hard
Willingness to try new ideas
Minor equipment maintenance
Steel-toed slip resistant safety shoes required
Knowledge of and adherence to company food safety, product purity, company policy and departmental procedures
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of McKee Foods Corporation and OSHA safety regulations
General mechanical aptitude
Knowledge of OPM software systems or PC 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