Experienced General Laborer in Manufacturing Plant

Company: General Mills
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: February 13, 2019

Job Description:

General Mills is reshaping the future of food. We believe food makes us better. It nourishes our bodies, brings us joy and connects us to each other. As one of the world's leading food companies, General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Annie's Homegrown, Old El Paso, Epic Provisions, Blue Buffalo and more. Are you passionate about the future of food? You've come to the right table. We want the very best talent to help lead something big.

Within General Mills, our manufacturing facilities are committed to achieving zero human and food safety incidents and it is every employee's responsibility to fully support this vision. Skilled Operators are hired as members of a manufacturing team. They are responsible for the support of various processing and packaging equipment operations throughout the facility.

The General Mills-Buffalo plant operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week - Swing shift. Changes in volume and production requirements can result in changes in work schedule and additional overtime. General Laborers must be willing to work any shift including nights and weekends.

The starting wage for a General Laborer position is $17.26. General Mills also offers shift differential payment for those working off-shift. Additionally we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid Health, dental as well as 401k (with company match), pension and vacation

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

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

* Support production lines by supplying with materials as needed

* Perform various sanitation and clean up duties

* Assists operators during bottlenecks or when production lines are shut down

* Participate in start-up, change over and shut down of operating equipment

* Be responsible for executing all required HACCP processes and documentation

* Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to increase platform performance

* Attend meetings and trainings as required

* Perform additional related tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

* Must be 18 years of age or older

* Must have the ongoing right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

* High School Diploma or GED

* Proficiency in basic computer skills

* Must be able to lift 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

* Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends

* Willing and able to adhere to all safety standards and wear all necessary personal protective equipment

* Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

* 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

* Demonstrated mechanical ability (at least 1+ years)

* Demonstrated leadership ability

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabilities

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