Bulk Ingredient Mechanic

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

$27.08 - $33.09 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus $1.00 / hr shift premium for 2nd shift hours

Schedule

2nd Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 2:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.)

On-site

Location

555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR 72734

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Bulk Ingredient Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. In this role, you will help ensure the reliable operation of our bulk handling systems that support the production of high-quality food products. You will be responsible for performing corrective and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and making mechanical adjustments on both dry and liquid bulk handling equipment. This position involves a blend of mechanical, electrical, electronic, fabrication, and plumbing skills—offering a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a well-rounded maintenance professional.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on bulk ingredient systems, including pipe systems, blowers, compressors, conveyors, and transfer equipment, ensuring minimal downtime
• Inspect, clean, lubricate, and maintain bulk-related equipment and parts to maximize reliability and efficiency
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, including mechanical and control issues, and implement timely solutions
• Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability
• Create and complete work order requests and purchase requests accurately and promptly.
• Respond to emergency repairs and complete assigned routine maintenance tasks as directed by supervisors and planners
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Safely operate welding equipment and cutting torches for metal fabrication and repair, as needed
• Keep accurate logs, maintenance records, and reports
• Demonstrate safe work practices and a commitment to product and workplace safety
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to ensure smooth workflow
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and consistently demonstrate professionalism aligned with company values

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience maintaining automated industrial equipment or equivalent
• Formal technical training and relevant hands-on experience
• Proficiency with electrical and electronic controls
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Ability to use basic computer applications for documentation and work orders
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also thriving in a team environment
• Excellent troubleshooting, judgment, and decision-making skills
• Must provide and wear safety shoes on the first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in general industrial maintenance
• Experience with metal fabrication (minimum of 1 year)
• Basic Arc and TIG welding skills

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)