Each year, we bring in some of the best and brightest students from the college ranks to intern at McKee Foods. Our internships provide hands-on experience and exposure to our business in many areas, including Engineering, Information Technology, Sales and Marketing, Logistics, Research & Development, Fleet Maintenance and more.

There are many reasons to take advantage of our exciting, paid internship opportunities at our corporate campus in Collegedale, Tennessee and occasionally at our plant locations in Gentry, Arkansas and Stuarts Draft, Virginia.

Kenneth, an Intern in our Forecasting and Planning department says, “Interning at McKee Foods while working on my degree has granted experience that is crucial for my career development and future job prospects, while also providing income while I’m in school.”

Gain Valuable Work Experience

Our interns have so much to gain from their time here with us at McKee Foods. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with our leaders and management teams through events and daily interactions. Our leaders believe in our people. When speaking to our interns who have the potential to become the future of our company, they’re eager to share their successes, lessons learned and industry insights that are valuable to them as they grow in their careers.

Wyatt, an Architectural intern, says, “My internship at McKee Foods has allowed me to see real-life problem solving and has shown me the iteration and processes associated with solving those problems.”

Our interns work alongside and learn from experienced professionals to help solve real-world problems that impact our business, adding significant value to our company and to their resume.

Why Internships Are Important

An internship with McKee Foods can take you in many directions. It can help you set goals for your long-term career and give valuable insight into the intricacies of a job, our company and the whole industry. An internship with us can also grow your professional network, helping you connect with and build relationships with people across the company that will help you propel your career.

This experience may also lead to a full-time position when your college education comes to a close. D’Sean, a Retail Relations Intern says, “The opportunities for growth here are tremendous. I’m confident I’ve found a career at McKee Foods—not just a job.” Who wouldn’t want to have a head start after graduation?

Join the fun! Explore opportunities here and apply to be an intern at McKee Foods today.

McKee Foods operates a private fleet of more than 350 trucks and 600 semi-trailers. It takes a total of four fleet maintenance facilities and 54 highly skilled diesel mechanics, or Truck Technicians, equipped with the latest tools, technology and equipment to drive our business, and their careers, forward.

Truck Technicians at McKee Foods are responsible for the maintenance of our trucks and semi-trailers, plus all related equipment. From routine maintenance like oil and tire changes to safety inspections and more intensive jobs like engine repair, our Truck Technicians play an essential role in helping us to bring smiles to the world.

Keep reading to learn why a career with McKee Foods in Fleet Maintenance could take you places.

A Culture of Safety and Respect

At McKee Foods, the personal and professional well-being of our employees is a top priority. Through in-depth training, processes and protocols, we provide a clean, safe work environment where truck technicians feel they can do their jobs safely. In fact, McKee Foods has received national recognition and earned several awards for our commitment to safety, both on and off the road.

Additionally, our company’s unique culture of respect helps to ensure that all employees feel valued, supported and comfortable being themselves at work.

Blake, a Truck Technician in Collegedale, Tennessee said, “What made me want to work for McKee Foods was the fact that multiple people in my family worked for the company when I was growing up, so I’ve witnessed firsthand a company that supports the growth of people wanting to go further in their career. My uncle and my mother still work here, but the rest have retired after working here many, many years.”

Innovative and Hands-On Experience

McKee Foods Truck Technicians gain hands-on experience working with the latest technology, tools, equipment and diagnostics systems. We operate trucks that are an average of 2.5 years old, allowing you to grow your skillset working with industry-leading, modern equipment.

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Our Fleet Maintenance teams work hard, and McKee Foods rewards that dedication to our company. Maintenance personnel receive competitive pay and profit-sharing bonuses, plus the option to enroll in medical, dental, vision and prescription medicine plans after only 60 days of employment. Truck Technicians also benefit from a four-day work week and rotating shift schedule that helps establish a healthy work-life balance.

For a limited time, McKee Foods also offers sign-on bonuses for qualified candidates and referral hiring bonuses for current employees who recommend a candidate.

Career Development Opportunities

We encourage and challenge maintenance personnel to continue learning and developing their technical and professional skills. As a McKee Foods Truck Technician, you can benefit from professional development resources, technical training and programs available through the company to learn new skills or achieve certifications to help advance your career.

“I started at McKee Foods in manufacturing, then moved into a maintenance role, and now I’m a Truck Technician,” Blake said. “My managers have seen room for growth and they have challenged me, and they have put me in positions that they think I deserve. I think the work showed for itself and then I was asked to move from position to position, to where I am now.”

McKee Foods prefers to promote from within and, in fact, most of our maintenance managers started out as a technician themselves. If you are willing to put in the work, there is great potential to work your way up into management or leadership positions.