Millwright/Production Mechanic

About the job

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
Millwright Mechanic
Starting Pay: $34.43
$38.43/hour after 6 months
Additional $.35 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift
Additional $.41 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift
Overtime Pay
Time worked after 8 hours of work is paid at 1.5 times regular rate of pay
Time worked over 40 hours in a work week is 1.5 times regular rate of pay
Time worked on Saturday is paid at 1.5 times regular rate of pay
Time worked on Sunday is paid at 2 times (double pay) regular rate of pay
Holiday pay (if eligible for holiday pay and holiday is worked, 2x double pay + holiday pay)
Why Join Our Team
Located in a large metropolitan city with a lot to offer, our Cincinnati manufacturing site is the sole source for many of the products made here, so you know where the product is coming from when you see it in store! At our plant, we have family-oriented culture with an open-door policy in order to connect with employees directly. To keep our employees engaged and excited we have a variety of events, such as summer events to King’s Island, the zoo, and sporting events, employee appreciation events every quarter, and volunteering activities in the community.
Our Products:
Only a cereal plant. Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, Fiber One, Cheerios Oat Crunch, occasionally Cookie Crisp, and soon to be adding Kix.
What We Have to Offer
Great paid time off benefits
5 days of PTO offered after 1st year of employment
3 Personal Holidays
3 Paid Emergency Days
2 unpaid Emergency Days
10 plant Holidays
Pension
401K match
Health Insurance- Including medical, dental and life
And much more!
Your Work Schedule and Shift Information
8-hour shifts, 7 days a week -
Currently hiring for 2nd and/or 3rd shift
1st shift: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
2nd shift: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
3rd shift: 11:00 pm to 7:00 am
Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days per week
Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
As part of our manufacturing team, you will:
Working safely while resolving equipment issues
Troubleshooting and repairing all kinds of processing and packaging equipment
Identifying and resolving mechanical defects and developing issues that will lead to equipment breakdown
Providing technical support for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modifications
Participating in Root Cause Analysis to help prevent recurrence of equipment failures
Performing both uptime and downtime preventative maintenance
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase equipment performance
Perform quality and safety checks
Participates in continuous improvement initiatives
Assist in training new employees
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED
2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment is required
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
All employees must go through a forklift certification course and are required to drive a forklift


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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