Mill Utility

General Mills Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

General Mills Avon Mill is seeking a Mill Utility to support flour production. Starting pay is $24.52/hour with a $0.50/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role requires 8-hour shifts (2nd: 3pm–11pm, 3rd: 11pm–7am) and a willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. The plant operates 24/7 and values teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical/technical experience in manufacturing or related industry.
• Experience with warehouse operations and WMS (SAP/Blue Yonder).

Responsibilities

• Clean, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot milling equipment.
• Perform sanitation and cleaning of mill areas.
• Assist the Assistant Miller and learn processing roles.
• Execute HACCP food safety processes and documentation.
• Calibrate processing systems daily to meet specifications.
• Participate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment.

Skills

Mechanical/technical

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Blue Yonder

Job description

**POSITION OVERVIEW*** Mill Utility* Starting Pay: $24.52/hour* $.50 per hour additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shifts* 8-hour shifts**Why Join Our Team**At our Avon Mill, we produce 50 lb. bags of flour that are distributed to restaurants, cruise ships, hotels, schools, as well as Betty Crocker dry mix pouches. Our plant is unique in that we have two product platforms: flour and dry mixes. The flour we produce is integrated into our Betty Crocker mixes. We are a small plant with a great culture where you will get to know the people you work with. Fun facts about Avon are that we produce an average of 1.1 million pounds of flour a day and about 100 million Betty Crocker pouches a year. When making our chocolate chip cookie mix, around 2000 pounds of chocolate is added per hour to the packaging line! **What We Have to Offer*** $24.52/hour starting pay* $0.50/hour additional pay for 2nd shift and 3rd shift* Premium pay opportunities, including overtime after 8 hours (1.5x), Saturday hours (1.5x), and Sunday hours (2x/double time)* Great paid time off benefits (includes vacation, sick time and holidays)* 401(k) with company match* Pension* Bonus Incentive Program* Health Insurance (includes medical, dental, vision and life)* Career growth and cross-training opportunities **Your Work Schedule and Shift Information*** 8-hour shifts* 2nd shift: 3 pm to 11 pm* 3rd shift: 11 pm to 7 am* Currently hiring for 2nd and/or 3rd Shift (dependent upon business need)* Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, including 4 hours prior to or over scheduled shift (when needed)* Due to high volume, this position requires ability to work 6 and/or 7-day workweeks. More information on scheduling will be provided during the interview process* Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**As part of our manufacturing team, you will:* Be responsible for cleaning, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting milling/process equipment and performing milling processes* Perform sanitation, cleaning and maintaining all areas of mill* Assist the Assistant Miller by providing process system support, including learning the Assistant Miller role and performing processing positions and equipment operation* Execute all required HACCP food safety processes and documentation* Calibrate processing systems daily to meet required specifications* Participate in startup, changeover, and shut down of operating equipment* Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance* Assist in training new employees**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** Minimum of a high school diploma or GED* Mechanical and/or technical experience in a manufacturing or related industry* Experience in warehouse operations and use of WMS (preferably SAP, Blue Yonder)* Basic computer skills with the ability to use digital tools and systems to complete daily work tasks* Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.* Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods* Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions* Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms* Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards* Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)* Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens