Production Associate

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.

$22.18 - $23.31 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications

1st Shift (Monday – Friday, 6:20 AM – 2:30 PM)

Onsite; other days and hours as needed

272 Patton Farm Road

Stuarts Draft, Virginia 24477

McKee Foods is seeking a Production Associate, 1st Shift to join our Manufacturing team. This is an entry-level position at our bakery that requires no previous experience. We offer on-the-job training in our modern manufacturing facility. In this role, you’ll play an important role on our high-speed production line ensuring the efficient and precise packaging of our snack cakes. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Performing minor line equipment set ups, moving product trays, conducting product inspections
• Monitoring: inspecting product quality and removing defects to meet quality and productivity targets
• Loading and Unloading: moving materials onto pallets, trays, racks, and shelves
• Case-packing/palletizing: placing cartons into shipping cases and/or stacking shipping cases onto pallets
• Operating: operating power hoists and electric pallet jacks to lift heavy objects

• Demonstrates a solid work history reflected in reliable attendance, safe work practices, effective job performance, adaptability and teamwork
• Proven ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to perform repetitive motions while sitting or standing for duration of entire shift
• Regularly lift up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move more than 100 pounds (with or without accommodation)
• Ability to read, write, and do basic math
• Record product data using a computer
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, troubleshooting issues as they arise
• Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and equipment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Maintain a clean work area and practice good personal hygiene
• Keeps waste to a minimum while ensuring products meet quality specifications and food safety standards
• Follow proper safety procedures at all times. This includes wearing approved uniform such as hearing protection, hairnets, slip-resistant shoes, etc.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Previous experience in food manufacturing or a related field
• Previous technical training
• Accurate measurement and conversion skills
• Troubleshooting ability
• Previous machine operator experience
• Competitive weekly pay
• 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
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

Job Profile:MS0105 - Packaging Techician

EOE:We are an Equal Opportunity Employer