Processing Operator

General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, and Totino's pizza rolls. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018, so even your pets love us too. We exist to make food the world loves and prioritize being a force for good, expanding learning, exploring new perspectives, and reimagining possibilities every day.Processing Operator - Milwaukee, WIShift Schedule8-hour shifts 2nd shift: 3 pm to 11 pm3rd shift: 11 pm to 7 am12-hour shifts Night crew: 7 pm to 7 amSchedule pattern: 2-2-3 (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, etc.)Work 12 days in a row followed by 2 days off (every other weekend)Ability and willingness to work overtime, including days, nights, weekends, and holidaysPlant operates 24-hours a day, 7 days a weekPay$27.67 per hour startingPay for Skill-Up program for higher rates up to $29.40 per hourBenefits15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid holidaysGreat paid time-off benefits401(k) matchHealth insurance – medical, dental, and lifeAnd much more!LocationOur Milwaukee manufacturing site is located in a big city with many amenities at a lower cost than most. The site was originally owned by the Gardetto family, who created Gardetto's by using leftover breadsticks and seasonings. Employees value appreciation events, family events, sporting events, and the Chex Club, which hosts monthly events. General Mills encourages growth and offers many opportunities for career advancement.ProductsGardettos, Bugels, Chex Mix, Muddy BuddysWhat Your Day Will Look LikeCreating high-quality foods eaten nationwide every dayUsing industry-leading technology in a state-of-the-art facilityCollaborating with senior operators on experienced teams to pass down knowledge to new workers who are willing to learnChallenging yourself to get the job done right and gaining transferable skills Start-up, monitoring, shutdown, and clean-up of processes from a cold start to sanitary specificationsFormulate correct slurry mixes for each product with emphasis on GMP'sOperate processing equipment to produce correct quantities for the packaging departmentOperate tote dumper, fryer, and seasoning as neededObserve and control the delivery of product via the delivery system to the packaging areaPerform product tests for breakage, salt, fat, and densityPerform required sanitation per Processing SSOPs and assist in setting up equipment for the packaging linePerform additional tasks as neededWhat You Have to OfferMinimum of a high-school diploma or GED2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment (required)Physical RequirementsMust be able to lift up to 50 lbsMust be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting over surfacesAbility to climb and/or work at heights using stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platformsAbility 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 requiredWilling and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environmentAbility to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental conditionsWilling to work around industrial high-speed moving machineryAbility to work with allergens that might be present in a food environmentGeneral Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.J-18808-Ljbffr