Night Shift Production Operator - 12-Hour GMP Manufacturing

General Mills, Inc; Rex City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $21.89/hr

Up to $26.15/hr with advancement

$1.00 night differential (7pm–7am)

120 hours vacation/year

11 holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, life insurance

Career growth & cross-training

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. is hiring a Production Machine Operator for the Joplin, MO plant. The role features 12-hour shifts (day and night) on a rotating schedule, with a starting pay of 21.89 USD per hour plus a 1.00 USD night differential.

Opportunities include internal pay advancement to up to 26.15 USD per hour, vacation, holidays, a 401(k) match, and comprehensive benefits. Candidates must pass forklift certification and safety training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts.
• 2 years minimum experience in machine operation or mechanical/technical skills.
• Ability to obtain forklift/PIV certification.
• English proficiency for workplace communication.
• Basic computer skills to complete daily tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions.
• Able to climb and work at heights and use PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Support production packaging and processing operations, sanitation and startup/changeover/shutdown of equipment.
• Troubleshoot machinery issues and coordinate with maintenance.
• Monitor batch formulas and batch procedures.
• Manage inventory of ingredients and raw materials.
• Calibrate and monitor processing and packaging systems daily.
• Assist in startup, setup, changeover and shutdown of equipment.
• Perform food safety checks and CCP monitoring per HACCP.
• Safely operate forklift to move materials.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to boost performance.
• Assist in training new employees.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical/technical skills

English communication

Basic computer skills

Forklift certification

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift training

Job description

General Mills, Inc. is hiring a Production Machine Operator for the Joplin, MO plant. The role features 12-hour shifts (day and night) on a rotating schedule, with a starting pay of 21.89 USD per hour plus a 1.00 USD night differential.

Opportunities include internal pay advancement to up to 26.15 USD per hour, vacation, holidays, a 401(k) match, and comprehensive benefits. Candidates must pass forklift certification and safety training.