Refrigeration Mechanic

General Mills Operations, LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health Insurance – medical, dental, +

Vacation and personal days

Job summary

General Mills is hiring a Refrigeration Mechanic for the Wellston, OH facility. The role supports 24/7 plant operations with 8-hour shifts, including second shift. Starting pay ranges from $26.85 to $37.85 per hour, plus a $0.25 premium for 2nd or 3rd shift work and opportunities for annual increases.

Expect hands-on maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and collaboration with experienced teams. A technical degree in industrial maintenance and CMMS experience are preferred, with strong safety

Qualifications

• Technical degree in industrial maintenance or related field
• Continuing education in maintenance/technical skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy environments

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance per Master PM schedule
• Troubleshoot and modify plant equipment
• Provide technical support to plant operations
• Maintain equipment reliability for production
• Train others on utilities systems
• Follow safety policies to ensure a safe workplace

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Technical degree in industrial maintenance or related field

Tools

CMMS experience

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

Refrigeration Mechanic – Wellston, OH Up to $37.85 per hour Starting pay $26.85 to $37.85 per hour (This pay range is based on a pay-for-skills program and is not based on experience) Additional $0.25 per hour for hours worked on 2nd or 3rd shift Annual negotiated increases 8-hour shifts

Why Join Our Team

Our manufacturing facility in Wellston, OH, is the heart of Totino’s! It’s the only place in the world where Totino’s pizza and pizza rolls are made. At our plant, we cultivate a strong culture of support, where employees are always ready to lend a hand to those in need. To show our appreciation, we host regular company events and dinners, along with a week-long employee appreciation celebration every summer.

What We Have to Offer

• Up to $37.85 per hour
• Starting pay $26.85 to $37.85 per hour (This pay range is based on a pay-for-skills program and is not based on experience)
• Additional $0.25 per hour for hours worked on 2nd or 3rd shift
• Annual negotiated increases
• Pay for Skills Program available to get to maximum pay
• Vacation and personal days available in the first year
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance – including medical, dental and life
• And much more!

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

8-hour shifts 2nd shift : 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends and holidays Plant operation is 24 hours per day, 7 days per week

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Create high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE

Use TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility

Work 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

Challenge yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity

Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment

Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modifications

Maintain facility equipment supporting production

Perform both uptime and down time preventative maintenance in adherence to the Master PM schedule

Perform correction maintenance work orders

Perform daily rounds/checks of ammonia system

Troubleshoot pump recirculating systems and liquid transfer systems

Train others on Utilities systems such as engine room, freezers, etc.

Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to increase platform performance

Report unsafe conditions to plant safety personnel

Assist with training new employees as needed

Attend meetings and trainings as required

Perform additional related tasks as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Technical degree in industrial maintenance or related field

Continuing education in maintenance/technical skills

Computer Maintenance Management Systems experience

Priority will be given to those possessing a current HazMat Technician Level Emergency Response Certificate and/or CIRO or CARO Certification through RETA

Demonstrated leadership ability

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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