Production Trainee (2nd Shift)
McKee Foods Corporation · Gentry, AR · 1 mo ago
Management$18.66–$20.42/hrFull-time
About the role
McKee Foods is seeking a Production Trainee to join our team at our Gentry, AR location. This position will report to the Production Supervisor. As a Production Trainee, you will play an important role on our high-speed production line, ensuring the efficient and precise packaging of our snack cakes.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Good decision-making skills
- Effective oral communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Takes personal responsibility for actions
- Works independently and as a member of the team
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
$18.66 - $20.42 / hour Plus $1.00 / hr shift premium for 2nd shift hours
Schedule
2nd Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 2:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.)
On-site at Plant 3, 555 McKee Drive, Gentry, Arkansas 72734