Packaging Machine Operator

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

$25.21 - $26.49 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus $2.00 / hour shift premium for 3rd Shift hours

Schedule

3rd Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 10:20 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.)

Onsite; other days and hours as needed

Location

272 Patton Farm Road Stuarts Draft, Virginia 24477

Job Summary

Set-up, adjust, and maintain packaging equipment for production run

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 (which includes 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 (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