Packaging Machine Operator

Job description

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