Stationary Engineer - Cereal
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Stationary Engineer, Cereal Plant
Starting Pay: $38.64/hour
Additional $.34 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift
Additional $.41 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift
8-hour rotating shifts | Rotation every week with designated days off
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POSITION OVERVIEW
Stationary Engineer, Cereal Plant
Starting Pay: $38.64/hour
Additional $.34 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift
Additional $.41 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift
8-hour rotating shifts | Rotation every week with designated days off
Why Join Our Team
The Buffalo plant produces Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Honey Nut Cheerios, Honey Nut Chex, Corn Chex, and Gold Medal Flour. Located on Buffalo’s waterfront, it offers easy access to Canada and major cities like Toronto and New York City, and supports career growth through seniority-based bidding and apprenticeship programs. The plant also builds community through events like a summer barbecue, a family picnic at a local amusement park, and a holiday dinner for all three shifts served by leadership. Employees take pride in the plant’s strong family ties, and notable history includes its former name, Cheeri-Oats, grain transport by boat, and a fire the day before it opened in 1940.
What We Have to Offer
Starting Pay: $38.64/hour
Additional $.34 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift
Additional $.41 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift
Up to 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually (depending on schedule)
11 paid company holidays
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, life insurance
Career growth and cross-training opportunities
Your Work Schedule and Shift Information
- 8-hour swing shift schedule (rotation every week with designated days off)
- 1st shift: 6 am to 2 pm
- 2nd shift: 2 pm to 10 pm
- 3rd shift: 10 pm to 6 am
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
- Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
As part of our manufacturing team, you will:
Install, maintain, repair power plant equipment (includes, but not limited to: Boilers, Compressor, Cogeneration and HVAC)
Identifying and troubleshooting electrical/mechanical issues
Provide technical support/skills for troubleshooting equipment and controls/equipment modifications
Performing both uptime and downtime preventative in adherence to the master PM schedule
Perform corrective maintenance orders
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
Attend meeting and trainings as required
Assist other plant areas as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- Possess a First-Class Stationary Engineer License from the City of Buffalo
- 3 years (minimum) experience in operation of a mid-size power plant
- 4 years (minimum) maintenance experience with basic knowledge in pipe fitting, electrical troubleshooting and blueprint reading
- Working knowledge of PLC's, HVAC systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Manufacturing or production experience
- ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
- 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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