Fully Connected

empirical foods • Garden City, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fully Connected Scholarship Program is a partnership between empirical and Garden City Community College designed to provide individuals with no prior manufacturing experience an opportunity to enter the manufacturing field. This program offers a combination of hands-on manufacturing experience and enrollment in a program leading to Certificate C credentials. Participants will work alongside experienced employees, contributing to the plant's operations and gaining valuable insights into manufacturing technology at empirical. This technical work-study program allows students to gain practical experience while earning a certificate in GCCC’s Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Program. Scholarship recipients will have their tuition, fees, and books covered, in addition to receiving competitive pay for part-time work at an empirical manufacturing facility. The program emphasizes on-the-job training, skill development in areas like time management, teamwork, and problem-solving, and offers a flexible work schedule to accommodate classes. Upon successful completion, participants become eligible for full-time employment at empirical in a technical role with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• HS diploma or GED equivalent
• Acceptance to Garden City Community College
• Sign a two-year employment agreement
• Possess mechanical and or electrical interest/aptitude
• Demonstrate strong work ethic
• Willing and able to learn and be coached
• Complete an application process with empirical and Garden City Community College
• Maintain good standing in the GCCC Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Program
• Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA

Responsibilities

• Work side by side with current employees and contribute to the success of the plant.
• Gain hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Work a minimum of sixteen (16) hours per week at empirical during the program.
• Complete the summer work program.
• Work a partial schedule at an empirical site.
• Coordinate all work around and supportive of class, lab, and study commitments.

Benefits

• Scholarships to cover the cost of tuition, fees, and books
• Competitive pay
• Part-time work in an empirical manufacturing facility
• Earn on-the-job training
• Paid classroom, lab and study time
• Develop invaluable skills such as time management, teamwork and problem-solving
• A work schedule designed to accommodate classes
• Eligibility for employment at empirical in a technical role with competitive salary and benefit package upon successful completion
• Great salary
• Exceptional benefits
• Opportunities for advancement
• Long-term job security

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED