at General Mills in Geneva, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Industrial Refrigeration and Utilities Maintenance Technician
$35.19 per hour up to $39.63 per hour
Advancement opportunities up to $44.66 per hour
12-hour rotating shift schedule (182 scheduled days off per year)
Great 1st day benefits
Key Information:
We're building a new facility! Apply now for a role on our Start Up Team producing Gushers and Fruit by the Foot - What a Sweet Adventure!
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.
Industrial Refrigeration and Utilities Maintenance Technician
What your compensation will look like:
$35.19 per hour up to $39.63 per hour depending upon skillset and experience
Tech I: $35.19 per hour
Tech II: $39.63 per hour
Tech III: $44.66 per hour (Internal Advancement Opportunity)
Rates include $1.00 per hour for rotation shift 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) - 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 rotating shifts
Day shift: 5:30 am to 6:00 pm
Night shift: 5:30 pm to 6:00 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
Manage, operate and maintain all building, utilities and support equipment including but not limited to ammonia refrigeration system, boilers and steam system, air compressors, fire system and fire suppression systems, building plumbing, building electrical, and HPHW system
Perform duties to ensure operational efficiency of plant and building equipment by scheduling routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment as needed
Performing daily rounds/checks of ammonia system
Providing technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and modification
Learning, following, and engaging in Process Safety Management (PSM)
Performing both uptime and downtime preventative maintenance
Assist maintenance technicians as needed
Understanding, initiating, and participating in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)
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
1 year (minimum) experience... For full info follow application link.
General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.
