Production Machine Operator, Blue Buffalo

General Mills•Joplin, MO

6h•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, Totino's pizza rolls, and Yoplait yogurt. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018. The company exists to make food the world loves, prioritizing being a force for good, expanding learning, exploring new perspectives, and reimagining new possibilities. They look for bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. As a Production Machine Operator at the Joplin, MO Blue Buffalo manufacturing site, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, sanitation, and participation in startup, operation, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment. The Joplin plant produces Blue Buffalo dog food and dog treats, fostering a culture where employees are excited to come to work, with various committees like Blue Rah hosting events for employees and their families, and partnerships with the local humane society for events and volunteer work.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
2 years (minimum) experience in machine operation and/or mechanical/technical skillset
Forklift license/certification or willing to obtain one
Basic computer skills, including the ability to interact with digital systems used in daily tasks
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability 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
Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred

Responsibilities

Support production packaging and processing operations.
Support sanitation.
Participate in startup, operation, changeover and shutdown of operating equipment.
Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff to resolve issues.
Monitor and ensure proper batch formulas and batch procedures.
Inventory and handle wet ingredients, dry ingredients and/or raw frozen meat.
Calibrate and monitor processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specifications.
Perform food safety checks and CCP monitoring activities as specified by HACCP.
Operate a fork truck to move material in a safe and efficient manner.
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance.
Assist in training new employees.