Packaging Operator - Line 205
Role Overview
McKee Foods is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our Collegedale, TN manufacturing team. The packaging Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining packaging machinery to ensure efficient production of McKee Foods products. The operator will set up machines, monitor packaging processes, and troubleshoot any issues to ensure product quality and adherence to safety standards. This role involves working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment and requires close attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong focus on safety efficiency.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Pay
$21.87- $23.25 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications Plus $2.00 / hour shift premium for 3rd shift hours
Schedule
- 3rd Shift (Sunday-Thursday; 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.); other days and hours as needed
Location
- Plant 2A, Line 205
- 10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315
Job Summary
McKee Foods is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our Collegedale, TN manufacturing team. The packaging Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining packaging machinery to ensure efficient production of McKee Foods products. The operator will set up machines, monitor packaging processes, and troubleshoot any issues to ensure product quality and adherence to safety standards. This role involves working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment and requires close attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong focus on safety efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Excellent organizational skills
- Self-motivated with high initiative
- Basic math skills
- Adaptable to change and able to do multiple tasks; flexible
- Ability to work effectively with others; team player
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to frequently lift and move 50 lbs.
- Good analytical skills
- Ability to determine cause and effect; troubleshooting skills
- Ability to learn basic computer skills
- Good work record, safety, and attendance record; dependable
- Demonstrated desire to work hard
- Willingness to try new ideas
- Minor equipment maintenance
- Steel-toed slip resistant safety shoes required
- Knowledge of and adherence to company food safety, product purity, company policy and departmental procedures
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of McKee Foods Corporation and OSHA safety regulations
- General mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of OPM software systems or PC experience
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)
- Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Veteran
About McKee Foods
Family-owned American bakery manufacturing snack cakes, granola bars, cookies, and other baked snacks for retail and foodservice.
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