Wellness Coordinator

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

Salaried grade 3, 4 or 5
$55,480 - $64,077 / year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Actual salaries may vary and in some cases may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.

Exempt 

Schedule

1 st Shift (Monday – Friday, hours will vary with availability needed starting at 5:30 a.m.) 

On-site

Location

272 Patton Farm Rd., Stuarts Draft, VA 24477

Job Summary

The Wellness Coordinator I supports employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being by designing, implementing, and managing programs that promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness. This role focuses on encouraging participation in wellness initiatives, coordinating wellness-related events, and maintaining data to track progress toward company-wide health goals. You will work collaboratively with healthcare providers, HR, and management to align wellness strategies with overall employee health and productivity objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Program Implementation: Develop, promote, and implement wellness and work-life programs that enhance employee engagement

• Needs Assessment: Assess employee health needs through surveys, screenings, and feedback sessions

• Personalized Coaching: Design personalized wellness plans that encourage healthy behaviors and prevent disease

• Data Tracking: Track and analyze employee participation, program outcomes, and overall effectiveness

• Communication: Create and distribute wellness newsletters, educational materials, and communications

• Event Planning: Coordinate health fairs, fitness challenges, and wellness workshops

• Strategic Alignment: Work with healthcare providers and benefit administrators to ensure alignment with medical and benefits plans

• Continuous Improvement: Recommend new initiatives based on utilization and feedback data

• Safety & Professionalism: * Maintain accurate and confidential wellness records

  • Exercise personal safety on the job and demonstrate a commitment to the safety of others and our products

  • Maintain good attendance and demonstrate workplace behavior consistent with company policies and values

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.F.A., etc.)

• Certifications: Required: Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) or Certified Group Fitness Instructor

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and wellness tracking systems

• Knowledge: Understanding of fitness, nutrition, behavioral health principles, and wellness program administration

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years’ related experience

• Advanced Training: NBHWC (National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach), Precision Nutrition Certification, or equivalent Wellness Coach Certification

• Key Expertise: Familiarity with HIPAA regulations, health coaching, biometric screening coordination, or employee wellness analytics

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay

• Profit-sharing cash bonus program

• 401(k) with matching contributions

• 25 days 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 benefits (company-paid)