Packaging Mechanic

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

Job Summary

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in general industrial maintenance

• 1 year of experience with metal fabrication

• Experience in installing automated equipment

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