Pilot Plant Technologist - Golden Valley - 1st Shift

Davita Inc.; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Pilot Plant Technologist in Golden Valley. This role focuses on the Pet platform, offering a dynamic work environment where you will lead safety efforts, set up operations, and collaborate with teams to ensure successful runs and experiments. Preferred candidates will have a technical background and be adept in problem-solving and safety leadership.

Benefits

401(k) company match

Health Insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life

Paid vacation days and sick time

Competitive Total Rewards package

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience is crucial.
• Strong technical background to perform maintenance is required.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments and lift up to 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and disassemble related to the Pet platform.
• Lead projects to find and resolve safety risks.
• Direct and support customer runs for successful results.

Skills

Strong Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Background

Education

2-Year Degree or High School Degree with 3-5 years of experience

Tools

Basic computer/technology skills (Office Suite)

Job description

General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, Totino's pizza rolls, and Yoplait yogurt. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018, so even your pets love us too. We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together.

Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is the place to grow a career:

Pilot Plant Technologist - 1st Shift - Golden Valley The Operations Technologist role will serve the Pet platform for Blue Buffalo. This role involves the setup, operation, & disassembly related to the Pet platform. In this role, you will be providing run direction and partnership to customers to ensure successful runs/experiments. This position's primary focus will be to support the Pet platform but may be required to support other areas in the Pilot Plant as needed.

SHIFT HOURS
This position is scheduled five days per week, 8 hours per day from the hours of 6 AM - 2 PM.

Actual days of the work week, start times and end times may change based on business needs. With advance notification, the candidate may be required to flex to a different shift or have different hours based on evolving business needs. This candidate may be required to work up to 4 hours of overtime before or after their assigned shift and/or occasionally support 8-12 hours on the weekend.

PAY & BENEFITS

• The salary for this position is $50,500 annually*
• 15 vacation days plus holidays (prorated based on start date)
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) - company match, annual company contribution and more
• Health Insurance that includes medical, dental, vision, and life
• AND much more!

*Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Human and Food Safety Leadership: can lead teams through projects / efforts to find and resolve safety risks. Mastery to lead teams through Risk Assessment process prior to daily runs or as run parameters shift.
• Maintains skills on multiple unit operations / systems; mastery is present on systems.Can runs systems efficiently & can teach to grow capability of others. Provides both run
  support and provides direction / perspective to customers to deliver more efficient and successful results.
• Leads equipment sanitation activities with capability to inspect following sanitation.
  Master of system setup; expected to safely identify new ways to accomplish and problem solve challenging setups.
• Maintenance / Electrical / Controls - doing and troubleshooting with efficiency to support customer needs.
• Daily Direction Setting leadership role in a specific Pilot Plant area. Capable of summarizing and sharing learning with customer team for group learning and discussion.
• Ability to consistently & repeatedly lift, manipulate & transport ingredients or equipment, up to 55 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-Year Degree OR High School Degree with 3-5 years of experience
• Strong Technical Background and ability to perform some maintenance
• Mastery of working in teams to deliver results; including training/capability building of others
• Strong Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills
• High Confidence in processing (pilot plant or plant) environment, even with new systems / tasks
• High Confidence operating equipment and can quickly adapt to new systems
• Great communication skills
• Strong understanding of food safety and human safety
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively, lead via influence and contribute to a team environment
• Interpersonal ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization to advance your work
• Ability to diagnose and autonomously resolve conflicts with others
• Desire to learn new concepts quickly and apply in productive ways
• Maturity to navigate through stressful situations
• Ability to assess and solve complex technical/mechanical problems
• Strong self-starter and holds a high regard for quality of work, seeks out opportunity to add value
• Ability to influence up and across the organization
• Leadership within a team and ownership within your work; seeks opportunity to drive results
• Basic computer/technology skills (Office Suite, other computer programs)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous meat lab experience
• Previous Extrusion experience
• Previous experience in a similar field
• Foodservice & Laboratory experience
• Effectively manage multiple competing priorities
• High efficiency in ways of working
• Passionate around the creation of food, CPG industry, and consumer trends (both food and packaging)
• 2-Year Degree in Scientific Discipline or 4-Year Degree in Non-Scientific Discipline

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• In ITQ, we are relied on to bring expertise and continuity to our business. It takes time to build the type of deep expertise that drives innovation and helps build bold brands. We will all consistently need several cycles of success to truly have an impact and develop key skills and capabilities. As you apply for new roles, it is important for you to know that we expect a minimum of 24 months in role to ensure you are set up to drive impact and results.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa.
• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $49400.00 - $68100.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.