Packing Technician

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. Position Overview: 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. Manufacturing Technicians are responsible for the safe operation, preventative and reactive maintenance of processing and packaging equipment within the manufacturing facility. The General Mills Avon plant operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Changes in volume and production requirements can result in changes in work schedule and additional overtime. Technicians/Operators must be willing to work either 2nd shift (3pm to 11pm) or 3rd shift (11pm to 7am) and weekends. This Packing Technician role starts at the rate of $21.56/hour. General Mills also offers shift differential payment for those working off-shift. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401K and bi-annual bonus. Main Responsibilities: Follow all company safety policies and procedures including proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment) and lockout procedures Follow standard operating procedures to operate various pieces of high speed and/or high tech processing and packaging equipment Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve problems in equipment operation Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specifications Participate in start-up, change over and shut down of operating equipment Perform change overs and End of Run cleans including disassembly and reassembly of necessary equipment Be responsible for executing all required HACCP/quality processes and documentation Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to increase platform performance Diagnose and troubleshoot problems in equipment operation Assists in training new employees Maintains the processing-related areas in an organized and sanitary manner within FDA GMP guidelines; performs routine cleaning activities of all processing areas. Performs other tasks and assists other functional areas of the department as needed and required. Attend meetings and trainings as required 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 1 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment Effective written and oral communication skills Proficiency in basic computer skills Must be able to lift, move, push, pull 50 lbs as required by the position Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, squatting, pulling and twisting over surfaces Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends, including daily overtime and overtime outside of regular scheduled hours as required (more than 40 hours per week) 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 Willing to work around industrial high speed moving machinery Ability to work in confined space such as bins, silos, or tanks Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years in Industrial Maintenance or equivalent technical experience Demonstrated leadership ability 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.