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

$25.74 - $31.61 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Plus $2.00 / hr shift premium for 3rd shift hours

Schedule

3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.)

On-site only

Location

Plant 2

10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Packaging Mechanic – Multi Skilled to join our plant engineering team. The Packaging Maintenance Multi-Skilled Mechanic performs multiple functions from basic to complex mechanical machinery and performs basic electrical skills. They are required to continually maintain and improve methods in the operation of the Packaging equipment to increase efficiency and prolong the life of the equipment.

Perform equipment setups for all packaging equipmentTimely failure diagnosis, trouble-shooting, and repair of all packaging equipment in a Multi-Skilled environmentTroubleshoot electrical problems and perform minor electrical repairs to packaging equipmentProvide technical assistance to ProductionRebuild equipment and components on a routine basisModify packaging equipment when necessary to improve performance and reliabilityWork additional hours, during other days or shifts, as neededPerform duties and fulfill responsibilities using proper methods that prevent and in no way contribute to product contaminationPerform duties and fulfill responsibilities using safe techniques, procedures, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)Operate all packaging equipment, required tools, vehicles and computers necessary to trouble-shoot and repairKeep maintenance records using the MAXIMO computerized maintenance system, forms, and work ordersCommunicate effectively and professionally with other technicians and personnel, verbally and electronically, in order to efficiently work as a team to repair and maintain all packaging equipment, and in order to inform customers and others affected by maintenance activitiesMust purchase and maintain all tools listed on the Packaging personal tool list, and additional tools, if necessaryMaintain a clean and organized toolbox, workbench, and help to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary maintenance shopPerform other tasks, as needed, or when asked by supervisionDemonstrate knowledge of, and compliance with, McKee product purity standardsDemonstrate knowledge of, and compliance with, McKee safety rules and proceduresDemonstrate willingness and ability to accept and adapt to changeWilling to teach and assist Team members and others, and to be taught and assisted by Team members

Required Qualifications

Strong commitment to and support of McKee Foods guiding values, policies, goals and objectivesDemonstrated ability to clearly and consistently communicate in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, with all levels of McKee Foods employees, outside vendors and contractorsKnowledge and adherence to GMP’s with a strong emphasis on Food Safety and Product PurityExcellent interpersonal skills; customer service orientedPrevious mechanical experience and ability to demonstrate mechanical competenceDemonstrable and Functional knowledge of PC skillsAbility and willingness to work extended shifts, additional days and overtime as neededPossess an excellent work and safety record; dependableComply with conditions established by Corporate Risk Management to operate Company vehiclesAbility and willingness to work on a team or independently as neededPrevious mechanical experienceExperience working with small power tools, hand tools, and measuring toolsWillingness to continual learning with Company provided training, outside seminars, technical courses, etc. (travel may be required)High initiative and self-motivation, requiring minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Industrial Mechanical and/or Electrical MaintenanceExperience in Packaging Maintenance and/or as a Packaging OperatorProficient in reading blueprintsProficient at Analytical Trouble-ShootingExperienced WelderProficient with the MAXIMOPossess or ability to get and maintain McKee Foods LTO and Scissors lift licensesAbility to create understandable sketches or drawings of mechanical componentsPossess Technical School diploma or certification in an applicable course of study

Benefits

Competitive weekly payProfit-sharing cash bonus program401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug planSupplemental plans, including life insuranceFully-paid parental leaveHealth Center and PharmacyTuition reimbursementCredit UnionExercise and recreation facilityWellness programs with incentivesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

**EOE, including disability/veterans**