Packaging Mechanic - McKee Foods Corporation : Job Details

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

$26.55-$32.44 / hour, depending on experience and qualificationsPlus $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

McKee Foods is seeking a Packaging Mechanic to join our Maintenance Department team.

• Preventive maintenance, general repair of all process equipment
• Perform equipment setups and changeovers for packaging equipment
• Failure diagnosis, trouble shooting, and repair of packaging equipment in a multi-skilled environment
• Provide technical assistance to production
• Rebuild equipment and components on a routine basis
• Modify process equipment when necessary to improve performance and reliability
• Participate in training programs in order to enhance and maintain personal technical skills
• Operate all packaging equipment, tools, vehicles and computers necessary to trouble shoot or repair the equipment
• Keep maintenance records
• Communicate effectively with other technicians and personnel in order to efficiently work as a team to repair and maintain all process equipment
• Purchase and maintain all tools on the tool list and more tools if necessary
• Clean up after yourself and maintain a clean and sanitary maintenance shop and toolbox
• Perform any other tasks necessary to the efficient production of a quality product as needed or when asked by your supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience maintaining automated industrial equipment or equivalent formal technical training and work experience
• Knowledge of electrical and electronics controls
• Exercises personal safety on the job and demonstrates a commitment to the safety of others and our products
• Possess above average mechanical, electrical and electronic aptitude
• Be self-directed, self-motivated, industrious, creative, and have the desire to help others excel
• Willing and able to work in a team environment
• Must be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Practices good personal hygiene and keeps a clean work area
• PC literate

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in general industrial maintenance
• One (1) year 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

**EOE, including disability/veterans**