Skilled Production Operator - Desserts

通用磨坊股份有限公司 • Geneva, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Skilled Production Operator works in General Mills’ Geneva manufacturing facility, producing and packaging desserts and other food products. The role covers production processing and packaging, equipment operation and troubleshooting, quality checks, sanitation, and participation in equipment startup, changeover, and shutdown. Operators work with maintenance staff to resolve equipment issues, calibrate systems to specifications, document work, contribute to continuous improvement, and help train new employees. The position is hiring for second and/or third shift; shift placement depends on business needs. Shifts are eight hours, and employees must be willing and able to work overtime on any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency events. The plant operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and others about work matters; business is generally conducted in English.
• Experience operating machines or equipment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use digital tools and systems for daily work tasks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift and/or Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV/POV) certification.
• 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 using stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms.
• Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including 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.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency events.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical or technical experience in manufacturing or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform production packaging and processing operations.
• Participate in equipment startup, changeover, and shutdown.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment, partnering with maintenance staff to resolve issues.
• Calibrate processing and/or packaging systems to meet required specifications.
• Perform necessary quality checks.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and/or equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase platform performance.
• Assist in training new employees.

Benefits

• Up to 120 hours of vacation annually.
• 11 paid company holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities.
• Additional shift differential of $1.00 per hour for second shift and $2.00 per hour for third shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED