Production Operator

General Mills, Inc; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Health insurance

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Murfreesboro, TN is hiring a Production Operator for 2nd/3rd shifts. The role involves troubleshooting, calibration, startup/changeover, and CI initiatives in a busy food manufacturing site.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and at least 2 years in manufacturing. Requires ability to lift 50 lbs, work varied shifts, and comply with safety and grooming standards. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• 2 years of manufacturing/production experience required.
• Must complete forklift certification and operate forklift.
• Must communicate effectively in English with coworkers and supervisors.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Able to work at heights and wear required safety gear.
• Adhere to grooming requirements for a food manufacturing environment.
• Able to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet conditions.
• Willing to work around high-speed machinery.
• Allergen awareness in a food setting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machinery under guidance of a mechanic and coordinate with maintenance.
• Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily to specifications.
• Assist with startup, changeover, and shutdown of equipment.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to boost performance.
• Assist in training new employees.

Skills

Forklift certification

English communication

Physical endurance

Safety minded

Teamwork

Willing to overtime

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

• Production Operator
• Up to $29.34 per hour
• Up to $31.28 per hour
• $23.28 per hour starting
• Additional $.50 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift.
• Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift.
• Currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Why Join Our Team

Located in beautiful Middle Tennessee, the Murfreesboro manufacturing site is comprised of over 1000 dedicated employees serving the Morning Foods and Meals & Baking Operating Units for General Mills. We operate in a dynamic business environment in a site that values safety, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness, and respect. We pride ourselves in serving the world by making food people love!

What We Have to Offer

• 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid holidays
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance- Including medical, vision, dental and life
• And much more!

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• Currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shifts

• 8-hour shifts
• 2nd shift: 2:50 pm to 11:20 pm
• 3rd shift: 10:50 pm to 7:20 am
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the direction of an experienced mechanic, you will:

• 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

• Minimum of a high school education or GED
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment is required
• All employees must go through a forklift certification course and are required to drive a forklift
• 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).
• 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, noisy, 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

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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