Packaging Machine Operator

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Experience a culture committed to work‑life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings, along with profit sharing, long‑term job security, and a range of exciting career paths.

Location: 272 Patton Farm Road, Stuarts Draft, Virginia 24477

Pay

$25.21 – $26.49 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus a $2.00 per hour shift premium for 3rd‑Shift hours.

Schedule

3rd Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 10:20 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.). On‑site; other days and hours as needed.

Job Summary

Set up, adjust, and maintain packaging equipment for production runs. Perform required changeovers for product, code, or packaging. Enter OPM11i data timely and accurately. Troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments to packaging equipment. Disassemble, assemble, and clean equipment in the entire business unit for a full shift or more. Perform other duties, including higher‑level jobs in the entire business unit as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Overall good work record (including attendance, safety, job performance, flexibility, and team behaviors)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a cohesive team environment
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Basic math skills
• Accurate measurement and conversion skills
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting
• Demonstrated ability to promote continuous process improvement and LEAN principles
• Attention to detail
• Successfully complete PMO training and pass technical competencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous machine operator experience (plastic film or wrap)
• Excellent mechanical skills and/or previous technical training
• Set‑up, changeover, and troubleshooting ability

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit‑sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off (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)