Industrial Electrician

Kellanova; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellanova is seeking an Industrial Electrician for our Grand Rapids Bakery to keep high-speed production equipment running safely and reliably. This on-site role is for the 3rd shift (10:45 PM to 6:45 AM) with overtime as needed and a starting hourly pay of $44.21.

You will rotate onboarding across shifts during training and advance through a seniority-based bidding process for permanent placement. You’ll collaborate with Operations, Food Safety, EH&S and Maintenance to deepen PLC expertise,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• State/Local Electrical License OR Journey Card
• PLC experience
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior-based safety systems
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the day; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair high-speed production machinery with a focus on PLCs.
• Troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and repair electrical and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement improvements with Maintenance.

Skills

PLC experience

Basic computer skills

Behavior-based safety knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PLC programming tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who are we?

Kellanova is now part of Mars Snacking, and this role exists within the “Accelerator” division of Mars Snacking. Accelerator is Mars Snacking's growth engine, focused on unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator, the Better For You portfolio includes KIND®, RXBAR®, Nutri-Grain®, Special K Bars®, and Pure Organic® and within Tasty & Wholesome, the portfolio includes Eggo, Rice Krispies Treats, Pop Tarts, and MorningStar Farms. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business, we are driving innovation, accelerating performance, and transforming how we work through data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

What you'll do

Are you ready to power up your career in a fast-paced, high-speed food manufacturing environment? As an Industrial Electrician at our Grand Rapids Bakery, you'll play a critical role in keeping our advanced production equipment operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is a fully on-site position supporting 3rd Shift (10:45 PM to 6:45 AM) and you must be flexible with overtime as needed. The hourly pay rate for this position is $44.21. Training will begin on 1st Shift for approximately three weeks before transitioning to 2nd Shift for additional onboarding and skill development. Employees are expected to fully transition into their permanent schedule within 45 to 60 days. Long-term shift placement is administered through the site's seniority-based bidding process.

You'll partner closely with Operations, Food Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, and Maintenance teams while working with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your PLC expertise, solve complex equipment issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support some of the world's most recognized snack brands.

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain Equipment & Amplify PLC Knowledge – Troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and repair high-speed production machinery, focusing on programmable logic controllers.
• Analyze Conditions & Provide Solutions – Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and repair electrical and mechanical systems using PLC programming.
• Drive Innovation & Communication – Identify efficiency improvements, seek cost-saving opportunities, and maintain open communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and Mechanics.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High School diploma or GED
• State/Local Electrical License OR Journey Card (or will have either at time of hire)
• PLC experience
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior-based safety systems
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the day; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Total Rewards

• Pay Range: $44.21
• Shift Premium: $0.20/hour
• Company Retirement Contribution - 3% of Base Pay
• Sunday Double-time Wage Premiums

Starting Day 30

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Short-term Disability

Starting Day 90

• Paid Vacation time - up to 3 weeks based on prior experience

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others. Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process. Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.