Production Assistant - Blue Buffalo

General Mills; Joplin (MO); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Starting pay $19.50/hr

Shift differential $1/hr for night

Vacation up to 120 hours annually

11 paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, life insurance

Career growth & cross-training

Zusammenfassung

General Mills in Joplin, Missouri, is hiring a Production Assistant for 12-hour day/night shifts. Starting pay is $19.50/hour with a $1.00 shift differential for night hours, operating on a 3-on/2-off, 2-on/3-off cycle. The plant values teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include supporting packaging, processing, sanitation, and equipment start-up/shutdown, while collaborating with maintenance to resolve issues and train new staff.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts.
• Experience in manufacturing/production preferred.
• Must communicate in English with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot, cold, noisy, or dusty conditions.

Aufgaben

• Support production packaging and processing operations, sanitation, startup, changeover and shutdown of equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues with machinery and coordinate with maintenance to resolve.
• Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet specs.
• Participate in startup, changeover and shutdown of equipment.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives to boost platform performance.
• Assist in training new employees.

Kenntnisse

English communication

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Ability to work rotating shifts

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

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

Production Assistant

Starting Pay: $19.50 per hour

$1.00 per hour additional shift differential pay (7pm to 7am)

12-hour shifts | 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off schedule

Why Join Our Team

Located in historic Joplin, at our Joplin Pet manufacturing site we produce Blue Buffalo dog food, Sizzlers, Stix, Bits, Blue Bones and Wilderness Wild Bones dog treats. We foster a culture where we want our employees to be excited to come to work. We have a variety of committees at our plant to engage and connect our employees. Our Blue Rah committee hosts events throughout the year, as well as events for employees and their families. We also partner with our local humane society for different events and volunteer work.

What We Have to Offer

• $19.50 per hour starting pay
• Up to $21.75 per hour (internal pay advancement)
• $1.00 per hour additional for hours worked between 7 pm and 7 am
• Up to 120 hours (10 days) vacation annually
• 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

• 12-hour shifts Day shift: 6:45 am - 7:00 pm
• Nigh shift: 6:45 pm - 7:00 am

Currently hiring for Night Shift only

12-hour schedule: Work repeating 3 nights on, 2 nights off, 2 nights on, 3 nights off schedule

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

Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, sanitation and participation in startup, changeover and shutdown of operating equipment
• Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff to resolve issues
• Calibrate processing and packaging 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

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts
• Experience in manufacturing/production environment strongly preferred
• 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)
• Basic computer skills with the ability to use digital tools and systems to complete daily work tasks
• 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

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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