General Mills
Flour Mill - Mechanic
RoleOperations
LevelMid Level
LocationBuffalo, NY, United States
WorkOn-site
TypeFull-time
Posted62 months ago
Compensation
$30 - $30
About the role
- In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we have implemented a number of safety precautions at all of our locations to protect our employees. These precautions include, but are not limited to, mandatory face coverings, daily temperature screenings, social distancing requirements and proper hygiene protocols. These safety precautions also include limiting the onsite workforce to production essential workers. In addition, we provide all of our employees with regular COVID-19 updates and education. Due to our automated system and software, please use an active email address when creating your login profile and screen your spam and junk mail, as our emails tend to be placed in those mailboxes. Within General Mills, our manufacturing facilities are committed to achieving zero human and food safety incidents and it is every employee’s responsibility to fully support this vision. Skilled Mechanics are hired as members of a manufacturing team. They are responsible for the preventative and reactive maintenance of milling equipment within the manufacturing facility. The General Mills Flour Mill operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week
- Swing shift. Changes in volume and production requirements can result in changes in work schedule and additional overtime. The starting wage is $29.51 per hour. General Mills also offers shift differential payment for those working second and third shift. Time worked after 8 hours is paid at 1.5X, all time on Saturday worked is paid at 1.5X, and all time worked on Sunday is paid at 2X. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health insurance with minimal premiums, paid dental, as well as 401k (with company match), pension and vacation. Main Responsibilities In this role, you will: Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Proficient understanding and practice of all CoHE/LOTO, ARC Flash, and PPE policies Understand and apply food system design and comply with guidelines for food safety Follow all SOP’s/GMP’s Complete mechanical repairs and troubleshooting as required Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial milling equipment Perform welding and fabrication activities Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modifications Perform both uptime and down time preventative maintenance in adherence to the master PM schedule Perform corrective maintenance work orders Complete assigned work as scheduled Use Maximo to enter all work with appropriate detail (Parts, Labor, Resources, Description of Work) Develop, update, and provide feedback for improvement on standard work processes (Example, OPL’s, Job Plans, JTA’s) Initiate and participate a in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance Understand, initiate, and participate in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why) Be an engaged, self-motivated, and active team member Maintain all maintenance shop, metal shop, and associated areas per 5S standards Communicate! Everyone involved must be informed Display a positive attitude towards the company and others Provide training to employees as needed Attend meetings and trainings as required Perform additional related tasks as assigned Champion Human and Food Safety Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older Must have the ongoing right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship High School Diploma or GED 3-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or equivalent education in a related field Solid understanding of maintenance shop skills with the ability to read schematics, troubleshoot, and work on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and ability to perform welding and fabrication tasks Basic mechnical understanding and blueprint reading Outstanding mechanical aptitude with applicable, proven maintenance experience. Proven ability to learn, maintain and practice troubleshooting skills, and use test equipment to diagnose to root cause a must Proficiency in basic computer skills Must be able to lift, move, push, pull 55 lbs on a regular basis Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time, including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends, daily overtime and overtime outside your regular scheduled hours as required (more than 40 hours per week) Willing and able to adhere to all safety standards and wear all necessary personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, etc. when required Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery Ability to work in confined space such as bins, silos, or tanks Must have or be willing to obtain a forklift license Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications: Technical degree in industrial maintenance or related field Continuing education in maintenance/technical skills Computer Maintenance Management System experience Demonstrated leadership ability Welding, lathe, mill and fabrication experience COMPANY OVERVIEW 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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
Benefits and perks
•401(k)
•Paid Time Off
•Learning Budget
Required skills
Facilities maintenance
Troubleshooting
Safety procedures
About General Mills
Buffalo
Headquarters