Production Technician - Fruit by the Foot and Gushers
About The Position
Our Geneva facility, located in the western Chicago suburbs in Kane County, joined the General Mills North America plant network in 2024. Here, we proudly produce Betty Crocker desserts, our iconic Gushers and Fruit Snacks. Our team is driven by being humble, hungry and smart and making a positive impact both within the company and in the local community (#StandingforGood). General Mills is dedicated to employee growth. If you're looking for a safety-first environment where you can develop leadership skills, expand technical capabilities, and drive results, then GMI Geneva is an excellent place to build your career.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
- Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems
- Ability to learn and build technical skillsets in electrical and/or mechanical
- Basic computer skills with the ability to use digital tools and systems to complete daily work tasks
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
- Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
- Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
- Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
- Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
- Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens
- Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing or production experience
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate leadership behaviors that positively impact results/outcomes for the shift team
- Have 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
- Have 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
Benefits
- $26.90 per hour starting rate
- Internal Advancement Opportunity Rates: Technician I: $28.09 per hour, Technician II: $30.60 per hour, Technician III: $33.32 per hour, Technician IV: $36.62 per hour, Technician IV Level Completion: $40.84 per hour
- All rates include $2.00 per hour for rotation schedule differential
- Up to 120 hours of vacation annually
- 11 paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, life insurance
- Career growth and cross-training opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
