Cereal Production Operator - Shift Premium & Growth

General Mills Operations, LLC.

United States

On-site

USD 33,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential
Overtime pay
Vacation time
Company holidays
401(k) match
Medical insurance
Career growth
Apprenticeship program

Job summary

General Mills Operations, LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Cereal Production Operator to join a 24/7 manufacturing team, supporting bottlenecks, changeovers and line readiness. Starting pay is $23.85 per hour with 2nd and 3rd shift premiums, 8-hour rotating shifts and opportunities for raises to $26.50 after 36 months, plus additional shift differentials.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, with overtime, vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching and growth through

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 2 years of mechanical/technical experience in manufacturing or related field.
  • Machine startup, changeover, and shut down experience; able to operate with safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Assist operators during bottlenecks or downtime.
  • Troubleshoot problems with machinery and coordinate with maintenance.
  • Participate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment.
  • Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance.
  • Assist in training new employees.
  • Support production tasks such as bagging, stacking, counting, paper feeding, oiling, and related line operations.

Skills

Mechanical experience
English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Mills Operations, LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Cereal Production Operator to join a 24/7 manufacturing team, supporting bottlenecks, changeovers and line readiness. Starting pay is $23.85 per hour with 2nd and 3rd shift premiums, 8-hour rotating shifts and opportunities for raises to $26.50 after 36 months, plus additional shift differentials.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, with overtime, vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching and growth through

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