Production Machine Operator - Blue Buffalo

General Mills, Inc. • Joplin, MO

47d • $21 - $23 • 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, operation, changeover and shutdown of operating equipment.

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
• 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
• 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
• Perform sanitation duties
• 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 handling of 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
• Operator 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

Benefits

• Up to 10 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 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
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees