Processing Technician

General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, Totino's pizza rolls, and Yoplait yogurt. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018, so even your pets love us too. 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 another and grow together.

Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is the place to grow a career:

Processing Technician - Fridley, MN: As a part of our manufacturing group, you willbe responsible forsupporting production and processing operations, sanitation, maintenance and participation in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment.

About our Location: The Fridley plant, known for producing oat flour used in GMI cereal, distinguishes itself through its exceptional culture and employee-centric approach. Prioritizing internal growth, the plant offers Development Skilled Technician leader roles in processing, elevator, and maintenance departments. To foster employee engagement, a range of events are organized, including a Fridley fun committee, recognition programs, state fair trips, holiday parties, plantbbq'sand more.

Our Products: Flour& Rolled oats

Shift hours:

• Rotating 6 weeks days/6 weeksnights
• Potential to go to rotating 12 hours (4 weeks nights and12 weeksdays)
• 12-hour shifts
  • Day Shift:6AM-6PM
  • Night Shift:6PM-6AM

Pay: $30.10per hour

Benefits:

• 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid holidays
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance- Including medical, dental and life
• And much more!

What your day will look like:

• Creatinghigh qualityfoods that are eatenEVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE
• UsingTECHNOLOGYin an industry-leading facility
• Working with HIGH-LEVEL technicians onEXPERIENCEDteams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workersWILLING TO LEARNand get paid doing it
• CHALLENGINGyourself to get theJOB DONE RIGHTand gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
• Following all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment, including proper use of PPE
• Follow standard operating procedures tooperatevarious pieces of high speed and/or high-tech processing equipment
• Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff to resolve issues
• Be responsible forexecuting all required HACCP/quality processes and documentation
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Willing and able to contributeinthe training of new employees
• Leading with and championing human and food safety

What you have to offer:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment is preferred

Physical requirements:

• Must be able tolift upto 50lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing,pullingand twisting over surfaces
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights whileutilizingstairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beardnetand gloves whenrequired
• 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