General Mills
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We are a small plant with a great culture where you will get to know the people you work with.
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
Mill Utility
Starting Pay: $24.52/hour
$.50 per hour additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shifts
8-hour shifts
At our Avon Mill, we produce 50 lb. bags of flour that are distributed to restaurants, cruise ships, hotels, schools, as well as Betty Crocker dry mix pouches. Our plant is unique in that we have two product platforms: flour and dry mixes. The flour we produce is integrated into our Betty Crocker mixes. We are a small plant with a great culture where you will get to know the people you work with. Fun facts about Avon are that we produce an average of 1.1 million pounds of flour a day and about 100 million Betty Crocker pouches a year. When making our chocolate chip cookie mix, around 2000 pounds of chocolate is added per hour to the packaging line!
$24.52/hour starting pay
$0.50/hour additional pay for 2nd shift and 3rd shift
Premium pay opportunities, including overtime after 8 hours (1.5x), Saturday hours (1.5x), and Sunday hours (2x/double time)
Great paid time off benefits (includes vacation, sick time and holidays)
401(k) with company match
Pension
Bonus Incentive Program
Health Insurance (includes medical, dental, vision and life)
Career growth and cross-training opportunities
Your Work Schedule and Shift Information
8-hour shifts
2nd shift: 3 pm to 11 pm
3rd shift: 11 pm to 7 am
Currently hiring for 2nd and/or 3rd Shift (dependent upon business need)
Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, including 4 hours prior to or over scheduled shift (when needed)
Due to high volume, this position requires ability to work 6 and/or 7-day workweeks. More information on scheduling will be provided during the interview process
Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Be responsible for cleaning, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting milling/process equipment and performing milling processes
Perform sanitation, cleaning and maintaining all areas of mill
Assist the Assistant Miller by providing process system support, including learning the Assistant Miller role and performing processing positions and equipment operation
Execute all required HACCP food safety processes and documentation
Calibrate processing 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
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Mechanical and/or technical experience in a manufacturing or related industry
Experience in warehouse operations and use of WMS (preferably SAP, Blue Yonder)
Basic computer skills with the ability to use digital tools and systems to complete daily work tasks
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
Manufacturing or production experience
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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