Manufacturing Technician

General Mills, Inc; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 32,718 - 52,224; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

General Mills, Inc is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for its Covington, GA plant. The position involves supporting production, troubleshooting machinery, and ensuring high-quality food manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in manufacturing and a high school diploma or GED.

The plant emphasizes employee promotion and skill development. Starting pay is $23.75 per hour, with significant overtime potential and excellent benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Forklift certification completion required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support production packaging and processing operations.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on machinery.
• Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical technical experience

Forklift operation

Continuous Improvement participation

Education

High school education or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Manufacturing Technician - Covington, GA

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, sanitation and participation in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment.

Shift Hours

• 12‑hour shifts with 3‑2‑2 schedule:
  • 6:00 AM – 6:07 PM (day shift)
  • 6:00 PM – 6:07 AM (night shift)
• Shift rotation every 8 weeks (day to night or night to days)
• Scheduled Work Pattern:
  • Short week: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday – 36.36 hours
  • Long week: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday – 48.48 hours
  • Rotate Days/Nights every 8 weeks
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Plant operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week

Pay

• $23.75 per hour – Starting pay
• $26.93 per hour – After passing 6‑month probation
• $37.91 per hour – Max pay

Benefits

• Up to 120 hours (pro-rated to start date) in the first year, and 88 holiday hours
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance – medical, dental, and life
• And more

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Creating high‑quality foods that are eaten every day, nationwide
• Using technology in an industry‑leading facility
• Working with high‑level operators on experienced teams that pass down knowledge
• Challenging yourself to get the job done right and gaining skills for future opportunities
• Troubleshooting and performing maintenance on machinery
• Calibrating processing and packaging systems daily to meet specs
• Participating in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment
• Removing and replacing motors, starters, belts, bearings, chains, and other parts
• Operating forklift equipment to move materials and products
• Participating in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase performance
• Assisting in training new employees

What You Need to Offer

• Minimum of a high school education or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment, or other mechanical technical experience such as HVAC or mechanical
• All employees must complete a forklift certification course and be required to drive a forklift

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights using stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment when required
• Willing and able to adhere to grooming requirements for a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet conditions
• Willing to work around industrial high‑speed moving machinery
• Ability to work with allergens that might be present

Location

The Covington, GA plant stands out for its highly skilled workforce of technicians who can move up through five levels to reach the top pay range. The plant emphasizes internal promotion and provides opportunities for employees to develop their skills and advance their careers. We are the largest producer of Cinnamon Toast Crunch and a significant number of employees have been with the company since the plant's opening. The plant has a Good Goes Around Committee focused on employee engagement and hosts different family and community events throughout the year.