Production Operator

• Prorated PTO based on hire date during first year
• Jan. 1 – Mar. 31: 4 days
• Apr. 1 – June 30: 3 days
• July 1 – Sept. 30: 2 days
• 10 days of PTO effective January 1 of calendar year following an employee’s hire date

• 2 unpaid Emergency Days
• 10 plant Holidays
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance- Including medical, dental and life

• 8-hour shift
• 1st shift: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
• 2nd shift: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• 3rd shift: 11:00 pm to 7:00 am
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

As part of our manufacturing team, you will:

• Support packaging and processing operations
• Participate in equipment startup, changeovers, and shutdowns
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and partner with Maintenance
• Calibrate systems to meet required specifications
• Perform quality and safety checks
• Clean and sanitize production equipment and work areas
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in training new employees
• Assist other plant areas as assigned

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of manufacturing or production experience
• Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
• Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
• Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens
• All employees must go through a forklift certification course and are required to drive a forklift

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

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