Production Associate, 3rd Shift
McKee Foods Corporation, Stuarts Draft, VA, United States
Production Associate, 3rd Shift
McKee Foods is seeking a Production Associate, 3rd 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. Production Associates perform multiple job functions in the packaging department of our manufacturing plant. These tasks may be automated at varying degrees and can differ.
Payment
$22.18 - $23.31 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus $2.00 / hour shift premium for 3rd shift hours
Schedule
3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 10:20 p.m. - 6:30 a.m)
(other days and hours as needed)
On-site
Location
272 Patton Farm Road, Stuarts Draft VA 24477
Job Responsibilities
Performing minor line equipment set ups, moving product trays, conducting product inspections
Monitoring: inspecting product quality and removing defects
Feeding: placing product onto a moving track for wrapping and catching, placing wrapped product into cartons
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
Record product data using a computer
Regularly lift up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move more than 100 pounds
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, including wearing approved uniform such as hearing protection, hairnets, slip‑resistant shoes, goggles
Required Qualifications
Ability to read, write, and do basic math
Good decision making skills
Works well independently and as a member of a team
Ability to perform repetitive motions while sitting or standing for the duration of the shift
Positive attitude
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Good overall work and safety record
Preferred Qualifications
Good mechanical skills
Benefits
Competitive weekly pay
Profit‑sharing cash bonus program
401(k) with matching contributions
Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time)
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)
You must also pass employment assessments, a pre‑employment urine drug screening, a background check, and post‑offer physical.
WARNING: 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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McKee Foods is seeking a Production Associate, 3rd 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. Production Associates perform multiple job functions in the packaging department of our manufacturing plant. These tasks may be automated at varying degrees and can differ.
Payment
$22.18 - $23.31 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus $2.00 / hour shift premium for 3rd shift hours
Schedule
3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 10:20 p.m. - 6:30 a.m)
(other days and hours as needed)
On-site
Location
272 Patton Farm Road, Stuarts Draft VA 24477
Job Responsibilities
Performing minor line equipment set ups, moving product trays, conducting product inspections
Monitoring: inspecting product quality and removing defects
Feeding: placing product onto a moving track for wrapping and catching, placing wrapped product into cartons
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
Record product data using a computer
Regularly lift up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move more than 100 pounds
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, including wearing approved uniform such as hearing protection, hairnets, slip‑resistant shoes, goggles
Required Qualifications
Ability to read, write, and do basic math
Good decision making skills
Works well independently and as a member of a team
Ability to perform repetitive motions while sitting or standing for the duration of the shift
Positive attitude
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Good overall work and safety record
Preferred Qualifications
Good mechanical skills
Benefits
Competitive weekly pay
Profit‑sharing cash bonus program
401(k) with matching contributions
Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time)
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)
You must also pass employment assessments, a pre‑employment urine drug screening, a background check, and post‑offer physical.
WARNING: 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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