About this role
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.) Clock out for lunch and other days and hours as needed On-site
Location Plant 3 555 McKee Drive, Gentry, AR 72734
Job Summary McKee Foods is seeking a Process Mechanic to join our Maintenance Department team. This role demands a mix of mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills, along with a focus on teamwork, safety, and effective communication. Below is a breakdown of the responsibilities, qualifications, and preferences for the position:
Job Responsibilities:
• Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs on all process and related equipment • Set up and carry out changeovers for process machinery • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair machinery failures • Provide technical assistance to production teams • Rebuild equipment and components regularly • Modify equipment as needed to improve its performance and reliability • Engage in training programs to improve personal technical skills • Operate machinery, tools, vehicles, and computers for troubleshooting and repairs • Maintain detailed maintenance records • Communicate effectively with team members to repair and maintain equipment efficiently • Purchase and maintain tools required for the job • Ensure the workspace, shop, and toolbox are clean and sanitary • Perform additional tasks as required by supervisors
Required Qualifications:
• Two years of experience maintaining automated industrial equipment or equivalent technical training • Understanding of electrical and electronics controls • Commitment to personal safety and the safety of others • Strong mechanical, electrical, and electronic aptitude • Ability to work self-directed and in a team environment • Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Knowledge of PCs and basic software • Safety shoes required on the first day • Good hygiene and a clean workspace • Strong work and safety record
Preferred Qualifications:
• Four years of industrial maintenance experience • Experience in industrial mechanical, electrical, packaging, or process maintenance • Proficiency in welding (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron) and using an acetylene torch • Experience or training in hydraulics and pneumatics
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