Packaging Mechanic

McKee Foods Maintenance Technician

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: $27.63-$33.76 / 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. (Other days and hours as needed)

On-site

Location:

Plant 3

555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR 72734

• Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs on all process equipment
• Set up and change over packaging equipment as required
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures in a multi-skilled environment
• Rebuild equipment and components routinely to ensure reliability
• Modify and enhance equipment performance as needed
• Provide technical assistance to production teams
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and communicate effectively with team members
• Operate all necessary tools, vehicles, and computers for troubleshooting and repair tasks
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the maintenance shop and toolbox
• Participate in training programs to improve technical skills
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor

• Minimum of 2 years of experience maintaining automated industrial equipment or equivalent technical training
• Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic controls
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and product quality
• Above-average mechanical, electrical, and electronic aptitude
• Self-motivated, creative, and team-oriented with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Proficient in PC usage

• 4 years of experience in general industrial maintenance
• 1 year of experience with metal fabrication
• Experience in installing automated equipment

• 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
• 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 (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer