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
Salaried grade 3, 4 or 5
$55,480 - $64,077 / year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Actual salaries may vary and in some cases may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.
Exempt
Schedule
1st Shift (Monday – Friday, hours will vary with availability needed starting at 5:30 a.m.)
On-site
Location
272 Patton Farm Rd., Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
Job Summary
The Wellness Coordinator I supports employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being by designing, implementing, and managing programs that promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness. This role focuses on encouraging participation in wellness initiatives, coordinating wellness-related events, and maintaining data to track progress toward company-wide health goals. You will work collaboratively with healthcare providers, HR, and management to align wellness strategies with overall employee health and productivity objectives.
Primary Responsibilities:
Program Implementation: Develop, promote, and implement wellness and work-life programs that enhance employee engagement
Needs Assessment: Assess employee health needs through surveys, screenings, and feedback sessions
Personalized Coaching: Design personalized wellness plans that encourage healthy behaviors and prevent disease
Data Tracking: Track and analyze employee participation, program outcomes, and overall effectiveness
Communication: Create and distribute wellness newsletters, educational materials, and communications
Event Planning: Coordinate health fairs, fitness challenges, and wellness workshops
Strategic Alignment: Work with healthcare providers and benefit administrators to ensure alignment with medical and benefits plans
Continuous Improvement: Recommend new initiatives based on utilization and feedback data
Safety & Professionalism: * Maintain accurate and confidential wellness records
Exercise personal safety on the job and demonstrate a commitment to the safety of others and our products
Maintain good attendance and demonstrate workplace behavior consistent with company policies and values
Required Qualifications
Two years of college or equivalent experience (2 years' experience = one year education)
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) or Certified Group Fitness Instructor OR ability to obtain one of the above within the first year of employment
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office and wellness tracking systems
Understanding of fitness, nutrition, behavioral health principles, and wellness program administration
Preferred Qualifications
At least three years’ related experience
Advanced Training: NBHWC (National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach), Precision Nutrition Certification, or equivalent Wellness Coach Certification
Key Expertise: Familiarity with HIPAA regulations, health coaching, biometric screening coordination, or employee wellness analytics
Benefits
Competitive weekly pay
Profit-sharing cash bonus program
401(k) with matching contributions
25 days 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 benefits (company-paid)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Two years of college or equivalent experience
- Certified Personal Trainer or Certified Group Fitness Instructor certification, or ability to obtain one within the first year
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and wellness tracking systems
- Understanding of fitness, nutrition, behavioral health principles, and wellness program administration
- At least three years of related experience
- NBHWC, Precision Nutrition Certification, or equivalent Wellness Coach Certification
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations, health coaching, biometric screening coordination, or employee wellness analytics
What We Do
McKee Foods Corporation is a privately held and family-owned American snack food and granola manufacturer headquartered in Collegedale, Tennessee. The company is the maker of popular brands including Little Debbie, Drake's Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery. As one of the largest independent bakeries in the U.S., McKee Foods is dedicated to creating nostalgic snack cakes and granola products that bring smiles to consumers across North America.
