Production Associate

McKee Foods • Stuarts Draft, VA

19d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

McKee Foods is seeking a Production Associate, 1st Shift to join our Manufacturing team. This is an entry-level position at our bakery that requires no previous experience. We offer on-the-job training in our modern manufacturing facility. In this role, you’ll play an important role on our high-speed production line ensuring the efficient and precise packaging of our snack cakes. Your key responsibilities will include: Performing minor line equipment set ups, moving product trays, conducting product inspections

Requirements

• Demonstrates a solid work history reflected in reliable attendance, safe work practices, effective job performance, adaptability and teamwork
• Proven ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to perform repetitive motions while sitting or standing for duration of entire shift
• Regularly lift up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move more than 100 pounds (with or without accommodation)
• Ability to read, write, and do basic math
• Record product data using a computer
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, troubleshooting issues as they arise
• Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and equipment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Maintain a clean work area and practice good personal hygiene
• Keeps waste to a minimum while ensuring products meet quality specifications and food safety standards
• Follow proper safety procedures at all times. This includes wearing approved uniform such as hearing protection, hairnets, slip-resistant shoes, etc.
• APPLICANTS WITH ALLERGIES SHOULD BE AWARE THAT SOY FLOUR, RAW AND COOKED PEANUTS, ALMONDS, WALNUTS AND POSSIBLY OTHER TREE NUTS MAY BE PRESENT IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND MAY NEED TO BE HANDLED AS PART OF NORMAL JOB DUTIES.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Previous experience in food manufacturing or a related field
• Previous technical training
• Accurate measurement and conversion skills
• Troubleshooting ability
• Previous machine operator experience

Responsibilities

• Monitoring: inspecting product quality and removing defects to meet quality and productivity targets
• Loading and Unloading: moving materials onto pallets, trays, racks, and shelves
• Case-packing/palletizing: placing cartons into shipping cases and/or stacking shipping cases onto pallets
• Operating: operating power hoists and electric pallet jacks to lift heavy objects

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees