McKee Foods Corporation

Packaging Mechanic

McKee Foods Corporation  •  $28 - $34/hr  •  Arkansas (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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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

$27.63-$33.76 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus $2.00 / hr shift premium for 3rd shift hours

Schedule

3rd Shift Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. (Other days and hours as needed)

On-site

Location

Plant 3

555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR 72734

  • Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs on all process equipment
  • Set up and change over packaging equipment as required
  • Diagnose and resolve equipment failures in a multi-skilled environment
  • Rebuild equipment and components routinely to ensure reliability
  • Modify and enhance equipment performance as needed
  • Provide technical assistance to production teams
  • Maintain detailed maintenance records and communicate effectively with team members
  • Operate all necessary tools, vehicles, and computers for troubleshooting and repair tasks
  • Ensure cleanliness and organization of the maintenance shop and toolbox
  • Participate in training programs to improve technical skills
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience maintaining automated industrial equipment or equivalent technical training
  • Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic controls
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and product quality
  • Above-average mechanical, electrical, and electronic aptitude
  • Self-motivated, creative, and team-oriented with excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and maintain a clean, organized work area
  • Proficient in PC usage

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4 years of experience in general industrial maintenance
  • 1 year of experience with metal fabrication
  • Experience in installing automated equipment

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

McKee Foods Corporation

About McKee Foods Corporation

Join the team behind Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery®—America’s favorite snacks since 1934. At McKee Foods, you’ll find a supportive culture, work-life balance, and exciting career paths that help you grow. Discover a better way to live and work with us!

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Collegedale, Tennessee
Year Founded
1934
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