Production 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. 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.Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is the place to grow a career:General Production Operator - Only candidates with a resume or complete previous and current work experience will be considered.As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, sanitation and participation in startup, operation, changeover and shutdown of operating equipment.Shift hours: You only work 15 to 16 days a month!12-hour shifts - 2 on followed by 2 off, 3 on followed by 2 off, 2 on followed by 3 offDay shift: 6 am to 6 pmNight shift: 6 pm to 6 am 9 Currently hiring for BOTH shifts Pay$26.72 per hour after all requirements are met (160 days)$25.44 per hour after orientation (90 days)$21.42 per hour startingBenefits120 hours of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidaysGreat paid time off benefits401(k) - company match, annual company contribution and moreHealth Insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and lifeAND much more!About our Location:Our plant stands out with its exceptional location just outside the Twin Cities, offering great access to restaurants and activities. We prioritize employee growth and development, providing ample opportunities for advancement and cross-functional learning. Our culturefosters a sense of belonging and genuine care for both employees and our products. To keep our team engaged, we organize various events throughout the year, including an end-of-year picnic, holiday dinner, family day, and more. We also have several committees thatemployees can participate in, monthly recognition programs, raffles, and volunteer events. Beyond pay and benefits, we offer a unique culture, wellness programs, and education reimbursement. Fun facts about our plant include being across the street from Prince'shouseand having over 110 different products. General Mills encourages growth for our employees. If you want to be part of a team that will learn and grow, develop leadership skills, drive results quickly, work within a safety-first mindset, and expand your technical capabilities,then GMI is a great place to start!Our ProductsCinnabon cinnamon rolls, biscuits, cookies, corn muffins and more!What Your Day Will Look LikeCreating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDEUsing TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facilityWorking with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing itCHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunityTroubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff to resolve issuesCalibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specificationsParticipate in startup, changeover, and shut down of operating equipmentParticipate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performanceAssist in training new employeesWhat You Have To OfferMinimum of a high school education or GEDAt leaset 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferredPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift up to 50 lbsMust be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfacesAbility to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing 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 working conditionsWilling to work around industrial high-speed moving machineryAbility to work with allergens that might be present in a food environmentCompany OverviewWe 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.