Packaging Operator, Line 314

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 18 months. 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

$19.67 / hour

Plus $2 / hour Shift Premium for 3rd shift hours

Schedule

3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM)

Location

Plant 3, Line 314

555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR 72734

Job Summary

Are you a team player with a positive attitude? McKee Foods is excited to welcome a Packaging Operator to our Production Department! In this role, you'll be a key part of our team, helping to keep our production lines running smoothly. You'll handle machine setups, troubleshoot equipment, and make sure our products are packaged to perfection. We're looking for someone who's ready to learn, share their skills, and commit to safety and quality.

• Set up machines, switch between products, and operate equipment
• Check printed codes and labels to ensure they're clear and accurate
• Troubleshoot and fix minor issues to avoid delays and reduce waste
• Help train new team members and those transferring to the department
• Enter accurate production data into our systems
• Keep your work area clean and tidy with daily and weekly cleanup duties
• Communicate clearly with team members and other departments
• Follow our attendance policy and bring your best to work each day
• Practice good hygiene and keep your workspace organized
• Stay committed to personal and team safety, as well as the safety of our products

Required Qualifications

• Decision-Making: Demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Record Keeping: Accurate and efficient in maintaining records
• Communication: Effective oral and written communication skills
• Initiative: High level of self-motivation and initiative
• Positive Attitude: Maintains a constructive and cooperative attitude in the workplace
• Computer Literacy: Proficient in basic computer skills
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and detail orientation
• Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for actions and decisions
• Teamwork & Independence: Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• Good decision making skills
• Good record keeping skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• High degree of initiative
• Positive attitude
• Basic computer skills
• Detail oriented
• 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
• 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