Packaging Technician

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will support production packaging and processing operations, sanitation and participate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment. Shift Hours 8‑hour shifts

1. st shift: 7 am to 3 pm
2. nd shift: 3 pm to 11 pm
3. rd shift: 11 pm to 7 am

Currently hiring for 2nd and/or 3rd shift Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Pay $26.80 per hour starting Progressive pay increases $29.14 per hour after full completion of required trainings (1.5 years on average) Shift differential Additional $.55 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift and 3rd shift Benefits Paid vacation days after 60 days Great paid time off benefits 401(k) match Health Insurance – Including medical, dental and life And much more! What your day will look like Creating high quality foods that are eaten everyday, nationwide Using technology in an industry‑leading facility Working with high‑level operators on experienced teams that pass on knowledge Challenging yourself to get the job done right and gain skills for the future Responsible for learning and operating all packaging lines Performing preventive and reactive maintenance activities within capabilities on packaging department equipment and assisting maintenance as needed with higher‑level tasks, including work order creation Performing all necessary quality checks of the products produced in the packaging department including HACCP checks, seal tests, weight tests, code dating, metal detector, check weigher, in‑line magnets and code dater checks Maintaining written documentation Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to increase platform performance Assisting in training new employees What you have to offer Minimum of a high school diploma or GED 1–2 years of machine operating experience At least 1–2 years of mechanical and/or technical experience in manufacturing or a related industry preferred At least 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred Physical Requirements Must be able to lift up to 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 Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions Willing to work around industrial high‑speed moving machinery Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment About this Location The Kansas City plant provides growth opportunities in most departments and promotes a collaborative work environment. It hosts holiday dinners, and employees have opportunities to attend events such as Chiefs and Royals games and other community visitations. Our Products Bisquick and Gold Medal Flour #J-18808-Ljbffr General Mills, Inc