Environmental Technician Specialist

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

$19.68 - $22.13 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications

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

Schedule

(Thursday 5 a.m. - 3 p.m. , Friday 5 a.m. - 5 p.m. , Saturday 10 p.m. - 10 a.m.) Hours vary depending on sundown

Clock out for lunch (other days and hours as needed)

Location

555 McKee Driver, Gentry Arkansas 72734

Plant 3

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking an ESD-Technician to join our Environmental Sanitation Department team.

You will work in all areas, cleaning equipment with high-pressure systems and operating high pressure washing equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Cleaning areas assigned by the Master Sanitation System (MSS) or areas assigned by supervisor
• Clean and sanitize line equipment as well as environmental cleaning
• Work in various environments. (Hot/cold, wet/dry, floor/heights)
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work safely around moving equipment
• Must be willing to attend specialized training when required
• Must be willing and able to work with various chemicals
• Must be able to read a production schedule

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

Required Qualifications

• Have or able to obtain Scissor Lift License
• Basic computer skills
• High initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work well with minimal supervision
• Good overall work, attendance, and safety record
• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to company food safety and product purity procedures
• Strong customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple cleaning activities
• Ability to work and communicate well with peers and management
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Capability to handle physically demanding work in varying climates

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Industrial cleaning experience
• Food processing or food manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with industrial/manufacturing cleaning processes and procedures
• Basic knowledge of the function and operation of sanitation equipment
• Training and/or experience in operating lift equipment
• Related training; including blood borne pathogens, confined space, lock out systems, dust hazard, chemical management, etc.

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