Production Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 15 days

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Job summary

GeneralMills in Murfreesboro, TN is hiring a Production Operator to support 2nd and 3rd shifts in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Start times and overtime requirements vary by shift; training and safety are emphasized.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting machinery, calibrating systems, and participating in start-ups and changeovers. The role supports continuous improvement and training of new staff in a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred.
• Forklift certification is required for all employees and forklift operation is expected.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Forklift operation

English communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 GeneralMills. 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

• 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)

GeneralMills 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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