Cereal Production Operator — Growth, Benefits & Overtime

General Mills, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Cereal Production Operator to join our manufacturing team on 8-hour rotating shifts. The role includes swing and 3rd-shift options, overtime opportunities, and shift differentials.

Starting pay is $23.85/hour with progression to $26.50 after 36 months, plus potential to reach $30–35+ as you advance. The Buffalo plant produces Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Honey Nut Cheerios, Honey Nut Chex, Corn Chex, and Gold Medal Flour, with comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of mechanical/technical experience in manufacturing or related field.
• Machine startup, changeover and shut down, and machine maintenance experience.
• Ability to work 8-hour swing shifts and/or steady 3rd shift.
• Willingness to work any shift, including weekends/holidays.
• English communication is essential in our workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators during bottlenecks or downtime.
• Troubleshoot machinery and coordinate with maintenance to resolve issues.
• Participate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of equipment.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives to boost performance.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Support packaging and line duties (bagging, counting, feeding, oiling).
• Assist other plant areas as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical/Technical experience

Shift work

English communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Stand/walk/climb/bend

PPE compliance

High-speed machinery awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Mills, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Cereal Production Operator to join our manufacturing team on 8-hour rotating shifts. The role includes swing and 3rd-shift options, overtime opportunities, and shift differentials.

Starting pay is $23.85/hour with progression to $26.50 after 36 months, plus potential to reach $30–35+ as you advance. The Buffalo plant produces Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Honey Nut Cheerios, Honey Nut Chex, Corn Chex, and Gold Medal Flour, with comprehensive benefits and