Skilled Production Operator

General Mills; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Company holidays

401(k) match

Health insurance

Job summary

General Mills in Green Bay, WI, is seeking a Skilled Production Operator for the 3rd shift to support production packaging and processing operations. You will help ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient plant performance.

The role offers 8-hour shifts, overtime potential, and requires a high school diploma with strong English skills. Compensation includes the stated starting pay plus shift differentials and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English and able to read and follow instructions.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in food manufacturing or sanitation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate production lines for mixing, packing, freezing, and minor ingredients areas.
• Support cleaning and sanitation per SSOPs and safety procedures.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot equipment; ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

English proficiency

High school diploma

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.

OVERVIEW

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for production, warehouse and facility sanitation leadership, supporting production packaging and processing operations, product safety and regulatory compliance.

Skilled Production Operator – Green Bay, WI - 3rd Shift

Starting Pay: $21.32/hour Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift

Why Join Our Team

Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin just minutes from the Fox River and home to the Green Bay Packers and historic Lambeau Field. Green Bay is the flagship city and economic hub of northeastern Wisconsin known for walking and biking trails with scenic views. Our manufacturing site is one of the most diverse plants. If you ask our employees what they value about our Green Bay site you will hear about our employee appreciation days, employee service awards, and employee giveaways. General Mills encourages growth for our employees. If you want to be part of a team that will learn and grow, develop leadership skills, drive results quickly, work within a safety-first mindset, and expand your technical capabilities, then GMI is a great place to start!

Our Products: Pizza Crust

What We Have to Offer

• $21.32/hour starting pay
• Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift
• Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift
• 10 days (120 hours) vacation annually
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Insurance includes medical, dental, vision, and life
• Great paid time off benefits and much more!

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

8-hour shifts 3rd shift: 9:45am to 6:00am or 10:16pm – 6:30am Saturday and Sunday are part of the required work schedule with 1 to 2 days off during the week Plant operation is 24 hours a day 6 days a week. Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE
• Using TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility
• Working 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
• CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
• Production Operations Perform production duties across mixing, packing, freezer operations, and minor ingredients areas as assigned.
• In mixing operations, accurately measure and blend ingredients, coordinate LPN activities, and prepare mixing areas for production.
• In packing operations, oversee LPN workflow, set up packing lines, support production flow, and maintain an organized pack-off area.
• In freezer operations, direct LPN activities, place frozen product into cases or totes, and work safely in sub-zero temperature environments.
• In minor ingredients operations, prepare, organize, and manage minor ingredients, including receiving and unloading raw materials.

Equipment Management

• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and elevate concerns to the Line Lead as needed.
• Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily to support accurate and efficient operations.
• Participate in equipment startups, changeovers, and shutdown activities.
• Clean, inspect, and operate equipment in accordance with SSOPs and established procedures.
• Maintain control and accountability for equipment, tools, and work area resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Proficient in English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous industrial and/or food manufacturing sanitation experience preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
• Experienced working with chemicals

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.

Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is a great place to grow a career:

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