Packaging Operator (3rd Shift)

McKee Foods — America’s family bakery since 1934, home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars — is hiring for its Collegedale, TN facility at Plant 2A, Line 205, 10260 McKee Road, Collegedale, TN 37315.

About the role

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 and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain packaging machinery
• Set up machines for production runs
• Monitor packaging processes to ensure product quality
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and determine cause and effect
• Adhere to safety standards and company food safety, product purity, and departmental procedures
• Perform minor equipment maintenance
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Maintain attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume production setting

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills
• Self-motivated with high initiative
• Basic math skills
• Adaptable to change and able to handle 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 record, and attendance record; dependable
• Demonstrated desire to work hard
• Willingness to try new ideas
• 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)

Pay

$21.87–$23.25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus a $2.00 per hour shift premium for 3rd shift hours.

Schedule

3rd Shift (Sunday–Thursday; 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.); other days and hours as needed.