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Packaging Mechanic, (3rd shift) $25.97-$31.73/ hr DOE

Best known for Little Debbie® snack cakes, America’s leading snack cake brand, Sunbelt Bakery® granola products, and Drake’s Cakes®, McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Full-time Packaging Mechanic. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company that is committed to providing consumers with quality products at an excellent value. McKee Foods Corporation, a privately-held, family-owned bakery, has been in business since 1934. We have a long history of innovation and treating employees with respect, and a deeply held belief in the importance of doing business with integrity.

Pay

Packaging Mechanics can make $25.97 to $31.73 an hour depending on experience

Plus $2 more an hour shift Premium for 3rd shift

Plus $1500 sign on bonus

Schedule

3rd shift

Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. (Other days and hours as needed)

Job Summary

Preventive maintenance, general repair of all process equipment
Perform equipment setups and changeovers for packaging equipment
Failure diagnosis, trouble shooting, and repair of packaging equipment in a multi-skilled environment
Provide technical assistance to production
Rebuild equipment and components on a routine basis
Modify process equipment when necessary to improve performance and reliability
Participate in training programs in order to enhance and maintain personal technical skills
Operate all packaging equipment, tools, vehicles and computers necessary to trouble shoot or repair the equipment
Keep maintenance records
Communicate effectively with other technicians and personnel in order to efficiently work as a team to repair and maintain all process equipment
Purchase and maintain all tools on the tool list and more tools if necessary
Clean up after yourself and maintain a clean and sanitary maintenance shop and toolbox
Perform any other tasks necessary to the efficient production of a quality product as needed or when asked by your supervisor

Required Qualifications

Must meet Pay step 2 of Packaging Mechanic Step Criteria
Two (2) years of experience maintaining automated industrial equipment or equivalent formal technical training and work experience
Knowledge of electrical and electronics controls
Exercises personal safety on the job and demonstrates a commitment to the safety of others and our products
Possess above average mechanical, electrical and electronic aptitude
Be self-directed, self-motivated, industrious, creative, and have the desire to help others excel
Willing and able to work in a team environment
Must be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Practices good personal hygiene and keeps a clean work area
PC literate

Preferred Qualifications

Four (4) years of experience in general industrial maintenance
One (1) year experience with metal fabrication
Experience in installing automated equipment

Benefits

Competitive pay scale
401(k) with matching contributions
Health insurance, including prescription drug plan
Dental insurance
Vision care plan
Life insurance
Paid time off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
Direct deposit payroll
Credit Union
Shift differential pay
Exercise and recreation facility
Profit-sharing program
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (Premiums Paid by the Company)

**EOE, including disability/veterans**

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By McKee Foods

When Little Debbie smiles up out of your lunch bag, you know you are loved. McKee Foods' Little Debbie is one of the US's best known brands of snack cakes, named for and featuring the smiling face of the four-year-old granddaughter of the firm's l...

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FUNDING

Private

INDUSTRY

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Collegedale, TN

DATE POSTED

June 10, 2023