Production Technician - Fruit by the Foot and Gushers

General Mills, Inc.•Geneva, IL

59d•$26 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, equipment ownership, sanitation and participation in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment. Shift hours: We prioritize work life balance, health and wellness, and equal access to resources for development opportunities and advancement. Our Fruit system will have: 12-hour shifts (see Shift Schedule and Shift Rotation below) Day shift: 5:30 am to 6:00 pm Night shift: 5:30 pm to 6:00 am Shift Schedule 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off Shift Rotation (2 week work blocks) 2 weeks on days then 2 weeks on nights Schedule Perks 182 Scheduled Days Off Per Year Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend Shift Schedule/Rotation is subject to change based on business need Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Every 2 Week Work Rotation from Days to Nights Schedule Example: Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Off Days Days Off Off Days Days 2 Days Off Off Days Days Off Off 3 Off Nights Nights Off Off Nights Nights 4 Nights Off Off Nights Nights Off Off Pay: $25.71 per hour starting rate Internal Advancement Opportunity Rates: Technician I: $26.85 per hour Technician II: $29.24 per hour Technician III: $31.83 per hour Technician IV: $35.29 per hour Technician IV Level Completion: $39.35 per hour All rates include $2.00 per hour for rotation schedule differential

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Proficient in English
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems
Ability to learn and build technical skill sets in electrical and/or mechanical
Willing and able to use powered industrial equipment
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 and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events
Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred

Responsibilities

Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, WORLDWIDE
Using TECHNOLOGY in a newly built, industry-leading facility
Working with HIGH-LEVEL operating teammates in a plant with a learning mindset culture
CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
Demonstrate leadership behaviors that positively impact results/outcomes for the shift team
Equipment Ownership including operation, improvement, and maintenance of equipment
Own and manage DMS (Daily Management System) activities inside and outside of shift DDS (Daily Direction Setting)
Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff for support
Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specifications
Participate in startup, changeover, and shut down of operating equipment
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
Skillset and leadership development opportunities with a pay for skills program to achieve higher pay levels by developing and acquiring new skills from an "Equipment Ownership", "Process Ownership" and Leadership" standpoint
Assist in training new employees