Production Technician - Fruit by the Foot and Gushers

Production Technician – Fruit by the Foot and Gushers $21.00 per hour start rate Internal Advancement opportunities up to $33.94 per hour 12-hour shift schedule (182 scheduled days off per year) Great 1st day benefits Key Information: We are currently accepting applications and will start interviews the week of November 6 New hires will begin employment between January 29, 2024 and June, 2024 Training for this position will be held at our Belvidere, IL plant (more information will be shared during the interview process) General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, Totino's pizza rolls, and Yoplait yogurt. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018, so even your pets love us too. Our Geneva, IL Plant is the newest addition to our North America plant network. To increase capacity and keep pace with the growing consumer demand for the products, General Mills is making a significant investment to expand capacity for our beloved Fruit brands (Gusher and Fruit by the Foot).  We are looking for team members with a shared passion for making food the world loves, solving problems, and shaping General Mills for the future. As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, sanitation and participation in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment. General Mills encourages growth for our employees; if you want to learn new things, attain and prove competency quickly, apply technology in the manufacturing space, and be recognized for the skills and abilities you demonstrate on the job; General Mills is a great place to start. Production Technician – Fruit by the Foot and Gushers What your compensation will look like: $21.00 per hour starting rate Internal Advancement Opportunity Rates: Technician I: $22.05 per hour Technician II: $24.26 per hour Technician III: $26.92 per hour Technician IV: $30.15 per hour Technician IV Level Completion: $33.94 per hour Rate includes $1.00 per hour for rotation schedule differential What your benefits will look like: 120 hours of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays 48 hours paid sick and emergency time Great paid time off benefits 401(k) - includes company match, annual company contribution and more Health Insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and life AND much more! What your schedule will look like: We prioritize work life balance, health and wellness, and equal access to resources for development opportunities and advancement. Our Fruit system will have: 12-hour shifts Day shift: 6 am to 6:15 pm Night shift: 6 pm to 6:15 am Shift Schedule: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off rotating schedule Each work block rotates from days to nights Schedule Perks 182 Scheduled Days Off Per Year Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Work Rotation Schedule Example: Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Days Off Off Nights Nights Off Off 2 Off Days Days Off Off Night Night 3 Night Off Off Days Days Off Off 4 Off Nights Nights Off Off Days Days What your day will look like: Safely creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, WORLDWIDE Using TECHNOLOGY in a newly built, industry-leading facility Working with HIGH-LEVEL operating teammates in a plant with a learning mindset culture CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity Demonstrate leadership behaviors that positively impact results/outcomes for the shift team Equipment Ownership including operation, improvement, and maintenance of equipment Own and manage DMS (Daily Management System) activities inside and outside of shift DDS (Daily Direction Setting) Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff for support Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specifications Participate in startup, changeover, and shut down of operating equipment Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance Assist in training new employees What you have to offer: Minimum of a high school education or GED Proficient in English Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems Ability to learn and build technical skill sets in electrical and/or mechanical Willing and able to use powered industrial equipment Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred What your growth will look like: Be a part of a high-performance team that values your technical skillset Skillset and leadership development opportunities with a pay for skills program to achieve higher pay levels by developing and acquiring new skills from an