Production Technician - Fruit by the Foot and Gushers

General Mills • Geneva, IL

22h • $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.

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

• Supporting production packaging and processing operations
• 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
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees