Processing Technician
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General Mills, Inc. is hiring a Processing Technician. The Processing Technician supports production and processing operations, sanitation, maintenance, and participates in the startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment. This role involves creating high-quality foods, utilizing technology in an industry-leading facility, and working with experienced teams to gain new skills. The technician will also ensure a safe working environment by following company safety policies and procedures.
Key focus areas include Support production and processing operations, Support sanitation and maintenance activities, and Participate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Able To Lift 50 Lbs, and Able To Perform Physical Tasks For Extended Periods. Important skills include Troubleshooting, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Training New Employees, and Human Safety.
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Job Description
General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, Totino's pizza rolls, and Yoplait yogurt. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018, so even your pets love us too. We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together.
Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is the place to grow a career:
Processing Technician - Fridley, MN:As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production and processing operations, sanitation, maintenance and participation in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment.
About our Location: The Fridley plant, known for producing oat flour used in GMI cereal, distinguishes itself through its exceptional culture and employee-centric approach. Prioritizing internal growth, the plant offers Development Skilled Technician leader roles in processing, elevator, and maintenance departments. To foster employee engagement, a range of events are organized, including a Fridley fun committee, recognition programs, state fair trips, holiday parties, plant bbq's and more.
Our Products: Flour& Rolled oats
Shift hours:
Rotating 6 weeks days/6 weeks nights
Potential to go to rotating 12 hours (4 weeks nights and 12 weeks days)
12-hour shifts
Day Shift: 6AM-6PM
Night Shift: 6PM-6AM
Pay: $30.10 per hour
Benefits:
15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid holidays
Great paid time off benefits
401(k) match
Health Insurance- Including medical, dental and life
And much more!
What your day will look like:
Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE
Using TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility
Working with HIGH-LEVEL technicians on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing it
CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
Followingall company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment, including proper use of PPE
Follow standard operating procedures to operate various pieces of high speed and/or high-tech processing equipment
Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff to resolve issues
Be responsible for executing all required HACCP/quality processes and documentation
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Willing and able to contribute in the training of new employees
Leading with and championing human and food safety
What you have to offer:
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Experience in a manufacturing/production environment is preferred
Physical requirements:
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
General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55432
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
40572
Job Benefits
Not specified
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