Skilled Operator – Material Handling

General Mills, Inc.; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great paid time off benefits

Vacation and holidays

Sick and emergency days

401(k) match

Health Insurance

Job summary

General Mills Cedar Rapids plant is seeking a General Production Skilled Operator in Material Handling. The role supports packaging and processing operations, participates in equipment changeovers, and ensures quality and safety checks.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, shift options across 1st/2nd/3rd shifts, and opportunities for growth, with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Effective communication in English with coworkers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Support packaging and processing operations.
• Participate in equipment startup, changeovers, and shutdowns.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and partner with Maintenance.
• Calibrate systems to meet specifications.
• Perform quality and safety checks.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment and work areas.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in training new employees.

Skills

English communication

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

General Production Skilled Operator Material Handling

Starting Pay: $27.35/hour

Shift differential Additional $.24 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift

Additional $.31 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift

Overtime pay Time worked after 40 hours of work in anyone (1) work week is paid at 1.5 times regular hourly rate of pay

Time worked on a holiday is paid at 2 times regular hourly rate of pay (if eligible for holiday pay and holiday is worked)

Why Join Our Team

The Cedar Rapids plant offers numerous growth and promotion opportunities, often promoting from within for salaried positions. The plant provides competitive pay and benefits, making it one of the highest-rated employers in the area. The plant organizes holiday dinners, family days, bring your child to work day, a summer bash with families and community involvement, and a quarter-century club celebration for employees with 25 or more years of service. Fun facts include Ashton Kutcher's previous employment at the plant and his father's 35-year tenure in the fruit department. The plant is also the sole domestic producer of Betty Crocker frosting.

What We Have to Offer

• Great paid time off benefits


• 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 13 paid holidays


• 6 paid Sick and Emergency days per year


• 401(k) match


• Health Insurance- Including medical, vision, dental and life


• and much more!

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

8-hour shifts

• 1st shift: 7 am to 3 pm


• 2nd shift: 3 pm to 11 pm


• 3rd shift: 11 pm to 7 am

Shift schedule of 2nd or 3rd shift to be determined during orientation and based on availability and business need

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

• Support packaging and processing operations


• Participate in equipment startup, changeovers, and shutdowns


• Troubleshoot equipment issues and partner with Maintenance


• Calibrate systems to meet required specifications


• Perform quality and safety checks


• Clean and sanitize production equipment and work areas


• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives


• Assist in training new employees


• Assist other plant areas as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED


• 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)


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs


• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods


• Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions


• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms


• Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards


• Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)


• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of manufacturing or production experience


• Forklift experience a plus

자격 요건 지원자는 만 18세 이상이어야 합니다.

평등한 고용 기회 제공 기업(EOE) General Mills는 평등한 고용 기회를 제공하는 기업입니다. 자격을 갖춘 모든 지원자는 인종, 피부색, 종교, 신조, 성별, 성적 지향, 성 정체성, 출신 국가, 연령, 장애, 재향군인 여부, 혼인 여부 또는 가족 구성, 공공 지원 수급 여부, 지역 인권 위원회 소속 또는 활동 여부와 관계없이 고용 심사 대상이 됩니다.

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