Production Operator

General Mills, Inc; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 30,389 - 37,911; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

120 hours of vacation annually

Health insurance

Job summary

General Mills, Inc is hiring a General Production Operator in Chanhassen, MN. In this role, you'll support packaging operations and work in a technology-driven facility. Expect challenging tasks that involve troubleshooting machinery and calibrating systems.

The position offers competitive pay starting at $22.06 per hour, with benefits that include vacation time, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience in production.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support production packaging and processing operations.
• Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff.
• Calibrate processing and packaging systems to meet required specifications.
• Assist in training new employees.

Skills

Ability to troubleshoot machinery

Physical strength (lifting 50 lbs)

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

High school education or GED

Job description

General Production Operator

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, sanitation and participation in startup, operation, changeover and shutdown of operating equipment.

Shift hours

• 12‑hour shifts – 2 on followed by 2 off, 3 on followed by 2 off, 2 on followed by 3 off
• Day shift: 6 am to 6 pm
• Night shift: 6 pm to 6 am
• Currently hiring for BOTH shifts

Pay

• $27.52 per hour after all training requirements are met
• $26.20 per hour after orientation (90 days)
• $22.06 per hour starting

Benefits

• 120 hours of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) – company match, annual company contribution and more
• Health Insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and life
• AND much more!

What your day will look like

• Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE
• Using TECHNOLOGY in an industry‑leading facility
• Working with HIGH‑LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing it
• CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
  • 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 shutdown of operating equipment
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
  • Assist in training new employees

What you have to offer

• Minimum of a high school education or GED
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
• Willing to work around industrial high‑speed moving machinery
• Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment

About our Location

Our plant stands out with its exceptional location just outside the Twin Cities, offering great access to restaurants and activities.