Packaging Machine Operator (P.M.O.) Line Support - Lines 400/405

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

$25.21 - $26.49 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications

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

Schedule

3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 10:20 AM - 6:30 AM)

Required to rotate between positions

On-site; other days and hours as needed

May be asked to train on 1st Shift

The primary function of the Line 405 Seasonal Crew (3rd Shift) is to support the Line 400 Unassigned Crew in producing Little Debbie Cosmic products to meet our peak seasonal demand.

We understand you may wonder what happens after the holidays. Please be assured that these are not temporary holiday-only positions. Once seasonal demand normalizes, team members in these roles will transition back to their Line 400 Unassigned Crew positions, supporting production needs across the facility based on operational demand. This may include assignment to different production lines. Team members in these roles will also be eligible to apply for regular openings as they arise.

Location

272 Patton Farm Road, Stuarts Draft Virginia 24477

Job Summary

A Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) Line Support's primary role is to receive training and become proficient in specific rated positions as assigned by their direct supervisor. Additionally, the PMO Line Support must be capable of performing entry-level tasks such as catching, monitoring, palletizing, make-up, and/or wrapper room utility, along with other duties as needed. This role also involves filling in for absentees, providing training, and assisting other team members when required.

• Set-up, adjust, and maintain packaging equipment for production run
• Perform required changeovers for product, code or packaging
• Enter OPM11i data timely and accurately
• Troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments to packaging equipment
• Disassemble/assemble and clean equipment in the entire business unit for a full shift or more
• Perform other duties including higher level jobs in the entire business unit as needed
• Train employees as needed
• Perform other duties in other areas as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Overall good work record (which includes attendance, safety, job performance, flexibility, and team behaviors)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a cohesive team environment
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Basic math skills
• Accurate measurement and conversion skills
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds)
• Demonstrated ability to promote continuous process improvement and LEAN principles
• Attention to detail
• Successfully complete PMO training and pass technical competencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous machine operator experience (plastic film or wrap)
• Accurate measurement and conversion skills
• Good mechanical skills and/or previous technical training
• Set-up, changeover, and troubleshooting ability

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
• 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