Production Technician (Includes $500 Sign-On Bonus)

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 Operators are hired as members of a manufacturing team. They are responsible for the handling of ingredients, materials and finished product within the manufacturing facility. Hours, Training, Schedule, & Pay Plant Operates 24/7 (Baked and Unbaked platform) There is a 90-calendar day orientation. $500 sign-on bonus (pre-tax) $300 paid on your 1st paycheck $200 paid upon successful completion of your orientation period (90 days) Repayment is required if you leave within 12 months. Pay is $18.53 (90 day orientation) - $23.17/hour Almost $24/hour for night shift! (due to +$0.80 an hour for night shift differential) You are eligible for overtime once you have completed 1 certification. (approx. 45 days) Eligible for bi-annual 5% target performance based bonus Schedule Night Shift 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (most roles will be night shift) & Day Shift 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Team Concept as you always work with same people. On-off pattern is 2 on followed by 2 off, 3 on followed by 2 off, 2 on followed by 3 off. Cycle length is 2 weeks. Provides 26 weekends off per year. Provides 182 days off per year not including 3 weeks’ vacation and 11 holidays. Benefits start on your first day of employment which included medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, legal plan and other benefits. Main Responsibilities: 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 Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff to resolve issues 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 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 Must have or be willing to obtain a forklift license 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 work flexible work days and hours depending on the season Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protecion, 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 Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment 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.