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Lift Truck Operator

McKee Foods Corporation

McKee Foods Corporation

Collegedale, TN, USA
USD 21.44-22.79 / hour
Posted on Dec 11, 2025

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

$21.44 - $22.79 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus $2.00 / hr shift premium for 3rd shift hours

Schedule

3rd Shift (Monday – Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. (other days and hours as needed))

On-site

Location

Plant 5

10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Lift Truck Operator to join our Production Lift Truck team. Lift Truck Operators are responsible for the operation of lift trucks in the transfer of palletized materials, ingredients, and/or finished goods. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following duties:

  • Moving and ordering inventory
  • Stocking and maintaining materials for the plant
  • Removing supplies and trash at the end of product runs
  • Assisting employees with moving heavy objects and loads
  • Receiving and loading/unloading interplant trailers
  • Storing and organizing billycans, trays, inventory and other supplies
  • Maintaining and cleaning the lift truck
  • Communicating with other shifts regarding job/production needs
  • Following all safety rules and exercising personal safety on the job and demonstrating a commitment to the safety of others and our products
  • Other duties as required

Required Qualifications

  • Must have or be able to obtain a McKee Foods LTO license
  • Excellent organizational skills; good housekeeping skills
  • Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative; able to work with minimal supervision
  • Basic math skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in team environment; customer oriented
  • Adaptable to change and do multiple tasks; flexible
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Ability to work effectively and communicate well with others
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to frequently lift and move 50 lbs.
  • Analytical skills
  • Ability to determine cause and effect; trouble shooting skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Good work, safety, and attendance records; dependable
  • Steel-toed slip resistant safety shoes required
  • Demonstrated desire to work hard
  • Willingness to try new ideas
  • Knowledge of and adherence to company food safety, product purity, company policy and departmental procedures

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of McKee Foods Corporation and OSHA safety regulations
  • Previous LTO experience
  • Previous ware house, shipping, or receiving experience
  • General mechanical aptitude
  • Knowledge of OPM software systems or PC experience

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