Processing Technician

通用磨坊股份有限公司; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, life insurance

Vacation up to 120 hours

11 paid holidays

Career growth and cross-training

Job summary

General Mills Kansas City site is seeking a Processing Technician to operate milling equipment, maintain sanitation, and support start-up/shutdown of Wheat house on mills A/B/C. The role involves rotating 8-hour shifts with potential overtime and holidays.

Competitive benefits accompany the starting pay of $26.72/hour plus $0.55/hour shift differential for 2nd/3rd shifts. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of mechanical/technical manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of mechanical and/or technical experience in manufacturing.
• Able to work rotating 8-hour shifts and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide processing system support and operate milling equipment.
• Perform sanitation and cleaning of all processing areas.
• Start-up/shutdown Wheat house on mills A/B/C.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on milling equipment.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Assist other plant areas as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Lifting 50 lbs

Physical endurance

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Processing Technician

• Starting Pay: $26.72/hour

• $0.55/houradditionalshift differentialpay(2nd shift & 3rd shift)

• 8-hour rotating shifts

Why Join Our Team

At our Kansas City manufacturing site, we produce Bisquick and Gold Medal Flour while offering job growth opportunities across most departments. The plant fosters a collaborative, relationship-driven culture, includes an on-site employee club, and celebrates employees with holiday dinners, as well as Christmas & Thanksgiving ham and turkey distributions. Employees also enjoy access to events like Chiefs and Royals games, dinner theaters, plays, and World of Fun, with some tickets provided to each employee.

WhatWe Have to Offer

• $26.72/hour starting pay

• $0.55/houradditionalpay for 2nd shift& 3rd shift

• Up to 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually (depending on schedule)

• 11 paid company holidays

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, dental, life insurance

• Career growth and cross-training opportunities

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• 8-hour shifts

• 1st shift: 7 am to 3 pm

• 2nd shift: 3 pm to 11 pm

• 3rd shift: 11 pm to 7 am

• Rotational Shift Schedule

• Rotation is 4 weeks on 1st shift, then 4 weeks on 3rd shift, then 4 weeks on 2nd shift

• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed

• Plantoperates24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As part of our manufacturing team, you will:

• Assist miller by providing process system support, including learning and performing processing positions and equipment operation
• Perform sanitation, cleaning and maintaining all processing areas
• Performing Wheat house start-up and shutdown on A/B & C mills
• Performing preventative and reactive maintenance activities on milling equipment and assist maintenance as needed
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assist in training new employees
• Assistother plant areas as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED

• At least 2 years of mechanical and/or technical experience in manufacturing or related industry

• Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts

• Mustpossessthe ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplaceregardingwork matters (our business isgenerally conductedin English)

• Ability tolift upto 50lbs

• 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 whileutilizingstairs, 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 (whenrequired)

• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and foodallergens

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing or production experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
  

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)**

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

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