Refrigeration 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. Skilled Refrigeration Technicians are hired as members of a manufacturing team. They are responsible for the maintenance of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and equipment within the manufacturing facility. The General Mills-Wellston plant operates on all three shifts up to 12 hours per day and at times 7 days per week. This position could be a 2nd (2:30 pm to 10:30 pm) or 3rd (10:30 pm to 6:30 am) shift position. Changes in volume and production requirements can result in changes in work schedule and additional overtime. Refrigeration Technicians must be willing to work any shift including nights and weekends. The wage rate for a Refrigeration Technician starts out at $23.10 per hour. General Mills offers a shift differential payment for those working off-shift. Our Pay for Skills Program is designed to provide development opportunities for our Refrigeration Technicians that could lead to higher salaries. General Mills offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan, medical and dental insurance, disability pay, paid vacation and holidays. Responsibilities: Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modifications Maintain facility equipment supporting production Perform both uptime and down time preventative maintenance in adherence to the master PM schedule Perform corrective maintenance work orders Perform daily rounds/checks of ammonia system Troubleshoot pump recirculating systems and liquid transfer systems Train others on Utilities systems such as engine room, freezers, etc. Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to increase platform performance Maintain a safe working environment and report unsafe conditions to plant safety personnel Assist with training new employees as needed Attend meetings and trainings as required Perform additional related tasks as assigned 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 Two years refrigeration technician experience or equivalent education preferred Possess minimum two years electrical and mechanical maintenance experience Possess minimum two years of experience with steam boilers Experience in computer skills, Maximo, Microsoft Office Working knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration Must be able to lift 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, 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 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 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 Ability to work at a tobacco-free site, except for designated areas Successful completion of hiring assessments, including background check, physical and drug screening Preferred Qualifications: Technical degree in industrial maintenance or related field Continuing education in maintenance/technical skills Computer Maintenance Management System experience Priority will be given to those possessing a current Haz Mat Technician Level Emergency Response Certificate and/or CIRO or CARO Certification through RETA 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.