Production Assistant, Blue Buffalo

General Mills • Joplin, MO

8h • Onsite

About The Position

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, sanitation and participation in startup, changeover and shutdown of operating equipment. The Joplin Pet manufacturing site produces Blue Buffalo dog food and dog treats. The company fosters a culture where employees are excited to come to work, with various committees to engage and connect employees, events for employees and their families, and partnerships with the local humane society for events and volunteer work. The role involves creating high-quality foods, using technology in an industry-leading facility, working with experienced teams, and troubleshooting machinery issues. The company is committed to being a force for good, expanding learning, exploring new perspectives, and reimagining new possibilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to interact with digital systems used in daily tasks
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
• Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
• Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment
• Ability to work in a tobacco free environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Supporting production packaging and processing operations
• Sanitation
• Participation in startup, changeover and shutdown of operating equipment
• Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff to resolve issues
• Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specifications
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assist in training new employees

Benefits

• Up to 10 days (120 hours) of vacation annually
• 11 paid company holidays
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance - includes medical, dental, vision and life
• Pet Parent Perks - includes pet insurance and pet adoption reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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