Shipping Lift Truck Operator (L.T.O.)/Palletizer

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

$26.07 - $26.73 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Plus shift differential of $1.00 for any hours worked on 2nd Shift

Schedule

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

Onsite; other days and hours as needed

Location

272 Patton Farm Road Stuarts Draft, Virginia 24477

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Lift Truck Operator (L.T.O./Palletizer) to join our Shipping team.

  • Pick up production lines
  • Supply float boards and rubber bands to palletizing mezzanine  
  • Maintain accurate information in WMS
  • Load and unload trailers
  • Communicate effectively with team members and primary customers
  • Fill in on palletizing mezzanine as needed
  • Cross-training in other areas
  • Perform a variety of lift truck assignments to support shipping operation
  • Clean and perform all other duties 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
  • Ability to work with computers (data entry)
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting
  • Ability to work with little supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to promote continuous process improvement and LEAN principles
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Lift Truck Operator License (L.T.O.)
  • DMV Record must be obtained by the Safety Department
  • Lift Truck vision screen must be completed by Employee Health Services and must meet Lift Truck standards

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience working with OPM11i and (WMS) Warehouse Management System
  • Current or previous lift truck operator experience
  • Previous shipping 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
  • 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

Date Posted: 2025-12-11

Requisition Number: R0032673

Job Category: Manufacturing/Production

Location: Stuarts Draft, VA

Job Profile: MS0147 - LTO/Palletizer

EOE: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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