Production Operator - Desserts

General Mills, Inc. • Geneva, IL

58d • $21 • 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
• Mechanical/technical experience in manufacturing or related field preferred
• Forklift and/or other POV license/certification and/or willing to obtain one
• Basic computer skills/computer literacy
• 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

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff to resolve issues
• Calibrate packaging systems to meet required specifications
• Operate and participate in startup, changeover, and shut down of operating equipment
• Performing all necessary quality checks of products including HACCP checks, seal tests, weight tests, metal detector, check-weigher, in-line magnets and code dater checks
• Complete required document in a timely and accurate manner
• Cleaning and sanitation of work areas and/or equipment
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assist in training new employees

Benefits

• 120 hours of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays
• 48 hours paid sick and emergency time
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) - includes company match, annual company contribution and more
• Health Insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and life

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