Night Shift Pilot Plant Technician – Cereal Platform

General Mills, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc is seeking a Production Technician to set up, sanitize, and operate equipment for trials, supporting multiple platforms with a cereal-focused scope. The role emphasizes strong customer service for ITQ platforms and cross-team flexibility.

The position runs on a four-day, 40-hour schedule with a nocturnal shift (10 PM–8 AM) on Team 2, with possible overtime and occasional weekend hours as business needs arise.

Qualifications

• High School Degree w/3-5 years of directly relatable experience.
• Team-based delivery of results.
• Basic computer/office suite skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Comfort in pilot plant or plant environments.
• Ability to operate equipment safely.
• Understanding of food and human safety.
• Good communication in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong interpersonal relationship-building within the organization.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve conflicts; quick learner.
• Leadership and ownership within a team.
• Maturity under stress and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates equipment with food safety awareness.
• Performs basic analytical tests and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrates agility to flex across teams within a platform.
• Handles equipment sanitation and setup activities.
• Demonstrates basic product, process and packaging knowledge.

Skills

High school degree

Team delivery

Basic computer skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Operating equipment

Food safety awareness

Communication in a dynamic environment

Interpersonal relations

Conflict resolution

Leadership in a team

Staying composed under pressure

Technical/mechanical problem solving

Quality mindedness

Preferred: experience in food service

Preferred: lab experience

Preferred: multi-priority management

Preferred: CPI/CPG industry interest

Education

2-Year Degree

Job description

General Mills, Inc is seeking a Production Technician to set up, sanitize, and operate equipment for trials, supporting multiple platforms with a cereal-focused scope. The role emphasizes strong customer service for ITQ platforms and cross-team flexibility.

The position runs on a four-day, 40-hour schedule with a nocturnal shift (10 PM–8 AM) on Team 2, with possible overtime and occasional weekend hours as business needs arise.