Quality Lab Associate

General Mills, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills Buffalo Plant is seeking a Quality Lab Assistant (QLA) for a three-month on-site assignment. The role focuses on learning food safety and quality processes, supporting the lab team, and collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Logistics to complete projects. The position runs on a day shift (approx.

7:00am-3:00pm) and may require weekend work. Compensation is $24 per hour with no benefits; opportunities exist to observe and contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in school, work, or extracurricular activities.
• Open to work alternative shifts (2nd shift or 3rd shift) to support the 24-7 operations of the plant.
• Working toward a BS/BA in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial/Quality Engineering, Food Science or Chemistry.
• Students with a sophomore or junior year class status.
• GPA 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing assigned projects
• Learning the lab technician role and responsibilities
• Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance or Logistics departments as needed to complete assignments
• Learning the production process and developing relationships with the production team
• Leading capability studies
• Shadowing Quality Engineers to learn and perform daily activities

Skills

Leadership

Shift flexibility

Education

BS/BA in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial/Quality Engineering, Food Science or Chemistry

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.

Overview

The General Mills Buffalo Plant manufactures both Flour and Cereal products for General Mills' North America Retail and North America Food Service segments. Our flour products are targeted to a wide variety of customers within our North America Food Service division. Our cereal products include a variety of sizes and configurations of Cheerios, Lucky Charms, and Chex. Operating since 1903, the Buffalo plant has a long history in downtown Buffalo, making the city smell like Cheerios since 1941.

The Quality Lab Assistant (QLA) role is designed to provide individuals with an opportunity to learn about food safety and quality at a General Mills facility, learn more about the Lab Technician and Quality Engineer roles, and bring new ideas and continuous improvement strategies to the plant.The QLA position will be on day shift (approximately 7:00am-3:00pm) but may be asked to work weekends and different shifts.

Duration

This is a temporary role and will last 3 months in length, generally over the summer.

Compensation

$24/hr (no benefits)

Key Accountabilities

The QLA will have exposure to assignments in food safety, quality and sanitation, such as:

• Planning and executing assigned projects
• Learning the lab technician role and responsibilities
• Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance or Logistics departments as needed to complete assignments
• Learning the production process and developing relationships with the production team
• Leading capability studies
• Shadowing Quality Engineers to learn and perform daily activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Leadership experience in school, work, or extracurricular activities
• Open to work alternative shifts (2nd shift or 3rd shift) to support the 24-7 operations of the plant

Preferred Qualifications

• Working toward a BS/BA in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial/Quality Engineering, Food Science or Chemistry
• Students with a sophomore or junior year class status
• GPA 3.0 or above

Additional Considerations

• At the completion of this program, a formal evaluationof performance and contributions will be reviewed with employee for growth and experience.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is:

$48,700 - $67,100 Annual

At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

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.