Skilled Production Operator - Desserts
About The Position
General Mills, Inc. is seeking a Skilled Production Operator for its Geneva, IL Plant, which is the newest addition to their North America plant network. This role is crucial for increasing capacity and meeting consumer demand for beloved Fruit brands like Gusher and Fruit by the Foot. The company emphasizes being a force for good, fostering learning, exploring new perspectives, and reimagining possibilities. They seek bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge each other and grow together. The Geneva facility, established in 2024, produces Betty Crocker desserts and iconic Gushers and Fruit snacks. The team operates with a humble, hungry, and smart approach, aiming to make an impact and stand for good in their community. General Mills encourages employee growth, leadership development, and a safety-first mindset.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
- Experience in machine/equipment operation
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- Production packaging and processing machine operations
- Sanitation
- Participation in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment; partner with maintenance staff to resolve issues
- Calibrate processing and/or packaging systems to meet required specifications
- Performing all necessary quality 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
