Production Worker – 3rd Shift
Job Description:
Production Worker – 3rd Shift
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.
Please submit comprehensive work history or a resume covering the past 3 years. Include all periods of employment, unemployment, self-employment, short-term jobs, caregiving, and education. Ensure you provide accurate month and year ranges for each period.
Pay
$18.84 - $20.01 / hour
Plus $2.00 / hr shift premium for 3rd shift hours
Schedule
3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.)
(Other hours and days as needed)
Location
10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315
Job Summary
McKee Foods is seeking a Production Worker to join our team at our Collegedale, TN location. This position will report to the Production Supervisor. As a Production Worker, you will play an important role on our high-speed production line, ensuring the efficient and precise packaging of our snack cakes. Your key responsibilities will include:
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Assisting with the packaging and inspection of finished food products that may include:
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Packaging unwrapped snack cakes into individual wrapping
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Placing wrapped snack cakes into cartons
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Filling cases with cartons of snack cakes
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Arranging cases onto pallets for shipment, following specific stacking patterns
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Monitoring production processes to meet quality and productivity targets
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Collaborating with team members to maintain a smooth workflow and troubleshoot any issues that arise
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Following production schedules and meeting production quotas
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Following safety protocols and maintaining a clean and organized work area
Required Qualifications
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Ability to meet strict attendance guidelines (with or without an accommodation)
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Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced production environment
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards
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Ability to stand for extended periods
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Basic computer skills and ability to learn production systems/software
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Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate with others
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Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and equipment
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Ability to lift 20 to 40 pounds on a regular basis (with or without an accommodation
Preferred Qualifications
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Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
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Previous experience in food manufacturing or a related field
Benefits
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Competitive weekly pay
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Profit-sharing cash bonus program
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401(k) with matching contributions
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Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
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Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
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Supplemental plans, including life insurance
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Fully-paid parental leave
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Health Center and Pharmacy
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Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
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Tuition reimbursement
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Credit Union
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Exercise and recreation facility
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Wellness programs with incentives
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)
Date Posted: 2026-03-11
Requisition Number: R0033314
Job Category: Manufacturing/Production
Location: Collegedale, TN
Job Profile: MC2301 - Packaging Technician
EOE: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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