Packaging Machine Operators

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: The General Mills Milwaukee Plant manufactures and distributes snacks for the North American Retail and C&F Business segments. The site’s product portfolio includes Chex Mix, Muddy Buddies, Bugles, and Gardetto’s. Located 6 miles south of downtown Milwaukee, the site was built in 1968 and owned by the Gardetto family until it was acquired by General Mills in 1999. Today, the plant employs over 200 employees and is working on our Zero Loss Culture journey. 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. Packaging Machine Operators (PMO's) are hired as members of a manufacturing team. They are responsible for the support of various processing and high-speed packaging equipment operations throughout the facility. The General Mills-Milwaukee plant operates on a 12-2 schedule which means we run every other weekend and also have a 2-2-3 schedule. The majority of our open positions are on an off shift but we do have some day shift opens available. We will take your shift and schedule preference into consideration. Available shifts: 1st Shift: 7am-3pm (working every other weekend) @ $21.25/hr 2nd Shift: 3pm-11pm (working every other weekend) @ $22.10/hr 3rd Shift: 11pm-7am (working every other weekend) @ $22.10/hr Day Crew: 7am-7pm (2-2-3 Schedule) @ $21.25/hr Night Crew: 7pm-7am (2-2-3 Schedule) @ $22.10/hr We are looking to hire Packaging Machine Operators starting at $22.10 (off shift) and $21.25 (day shift). Additionally, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability, etc. that begins on your first day of employment. All employees begin their career with General Mills with 15 days of vacation, which is made available for you to use after your first 90-day probationary period. Additional time-off benefits are available to all employees, as well. Main Responsibilities: Ensure Human and Food Safety are your number one priority and partner with team to identify and eliminate risks daily Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment Follow standard operating procedures to operate various pieces of high speed and/or high-tech processing and packaging equipment Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical or other issues with equipment and partner with maintenance staff and/or additional resources when necessary to resolve issues effectively Address operational issues in a timely manner and communicate results to team leader Enter Work Orders for any defects you identify Perform human and food safety checks daily Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to increase platform performance Calibrate processing and packaging systems as necessary Perform, audit, and/or verify the completion of HACCP checks and other regulatory paperwork and documentation Participate in start-up, change over, shut down, and cleaning of operating equipment Perform disassembly and reassembly of necessary equipment Perform cleans on equipment, as necessary, per our Food Safety requirements Address team training gaps by working with the Training Coordinators and serve as a trainer for new team members Operate forklift equipment safely to move materials and product throughout the plant 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 Effective written and oral communication skills Proficiency in basic computer skills 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 Preferred Qualifications: 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred 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.