Production Trainee; 2nd Shift

Production Trainee (2nd Shift)

Production Trainee (2nd 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.

Pay Grade: $18.66 - $20.42 / hr. Shift premium: $1.00 / hr for 2nd shift hours.

Schedule:

2nd Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 2:30p.m.

- 10:30p.m.)

On‑site

Location:

Plant 3, 555 McKee Drive, Gentry, Arkansas 72734.

McKee Foods is seeking a Production Trainee to join our team at our Gentry, AR location. This position will report to the Production Supervisor.

• Assisting with the packaging and inspection of finished food products that may include:
  • Packaging unwrapped snack cakes into individual wrapping
  • Placing wrapped snack cakes into cartons
  • Filling cases with cartons of snack cakes
  • Arranging cases onto pallets for shipment, following specific stacking patterns
• Monitoring production processes to meet quality and productivity targets
• Collaborating with team members to maintain a smooth workflow and troubleshoot any issues that arise
• Following production schedules and meeting production quotas
• Following safety protocols and maintaining a clean and organized work area

• Good decision‑making skills
• Effective oral communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Takes personal responsibility for actions
• Works independently and as a member of the team

• 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.