Utilities Mechanic

General Mills, Inc; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, life insurance

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

General Mills, Hannibal manufacturing site, seeks a Utilities Mechanic to maintain and troubleshoot boilers, ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, wastewater, and related plant systems on a 12‑hour rotating schedule (2‑2‑3). Starting pay is $33.53/hour with subsequent increases after training.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, monitor readings, follow GMP and safety standards, support alarm and security systems, and participate in cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Ability to use a multimeter and other electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HVAC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts.
• Must possess the ability to understand and communicate 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 or work at heights with ladders or lifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers, steam systems, ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, and related facilities equipment.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment using electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Complete daily wastewater sampling and monitor boiler chemistry per shift.
• Check ammonia and boiler systems as required by regulations.
• Support site-wide alarm systems for safety events after training.
• Understand and troubleshoot site-security equipment including gates and turnstiles.
• Document work, readings and inspections; communicate issues during shift handoffs.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, allergen-control and chemical-control requirements while troubleshooting equipment.
• Participate in safety audits and cross-functional teams.
• Perform general facilities work such as painting and winter sidewalk maintenance.
• Assist other plant areas as assigned.

Skills

Multimeter usage

Electrical systems

PLCs knowledge

HVAC systems

Pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Industrial maintenance

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Utilities Mechanic
• Starting Pay: $33.53/hour
• 12-hour rotating shifts | 2-2-3 rotating shifts

Why Join Our Team

At our Hannibal manufacturing site we produce Progresso soup, Old El Paso hard shells, tortillas, kits, and seasonings, as well as Nature Valley bars. We make enough soup each year to serve every person in the world one bowl. Employees enjoy strong career growth opportunities, with many leaders having advanced from within the plant, and the site's size creates opportunities to explore different product lines and build new skills. Hannibal also offers an on-site fitness center and coach, an on-site credit union, and a culture employees value for its family-friendly events, including a company picnic and annual softball tournament.

WhatWe Have to Offer

• $33.53/hour starting pay
• $36.95 per hour after completion of required training (Level 2)
• $38.55 per hour after completion of required training (Level 3)
  • $1/houradditionalpay for 3rd shift
• Up to 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually (depending on schedule)
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, life insurance
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• 12-hour rotating shifts
  • AM: 6:00am - 6:30pm
  • PM: 6:00pm - 6:30am
• Rotating crew pattern: 2-2-3 rotating
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
• Plantoperates24 hours/day, 7 days/week

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As part of our manufacturing team, you will:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facilities-owned equipment, including boilers and steam systems, ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air, cooling towers, loading docks, wastewater systems and drains, storage-racking systems, and general building systems.
• Operate and troubleshoot supported equipment using sound electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Complete daily wastewater sampling and monitoring, and check boiler, feedwater, and condensate chemistry once per shift-or more often when needed.
• Perform daily checks on ammonia and boiler systems as required by applicable regulations.
• Support site-wide alarm systems for fire, severe weather, and ammonia emergencies after training.
• Understand and troubleshoot site-security equipment, including gates, key-fob readers, and turnstiles.
• Use maintenance and quality systems to document work, readings, inspections, and required checks. Communicate maintenance issues during shift handoffs and relay unresolved issues to the next shift.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, allergen-control, foreign-material-control, and chemical-control requirements while troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
• Participate in safety audits, safety observations, investigations, food-safety inspections, and cross-functional teams such as Yield, Efficiency, and Safety.
• Perform general facilities work, including painting and salting sidewalks and portions of the parking lot during winter weather.
• Assistother plant areas as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance or equivalent education in a related field
• Proven ability to use multimeter and other electrical equipment/components
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HVAC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts
• Mustpossessthe ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplaceregardingwork matters (our business isgenerally conductedin English)
• Ability tolift upto 50lbs
• 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 whileutilizingstairs, 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 (whenrequired)
• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and foodallergens

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing or production experience

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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