Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician – Covington, GA 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. Shift hours 12‑hour shifts with 3‑2‑2 schedule 6:00 am to 6:07 pm (day shift) 6:00 pm to 6:07 am (night shift) Shift rotation every 8 weeks (day to night or night to days) Scheduled Work Pattern Short week: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday – 36.36 hours Long week: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday – 48.48 hours Rotate days/nights every 8 weeks Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays Plant operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week Pay $23.75 per hour – Starting pay $26.93 per hour – after passing 6‑month probation $37.91 per hour – Max pay Benefits Up to 120 hours (pro‑rated to start date) in the first year, and 88 holiday hours Great paid time off benefits 401(k) match Health insurance – medical, dental, and life And much more! About our Location The Covington, GA plant focuses on internal promotion and offers opportunities for advancement. It is the largest producer of Cinnamon Toast Crunch and hosts community events throughout the year. Our Products Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix, Cocoa Puffs, Bugel's, Chex and 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 share knowledge Challenging yourself to get the job done right and gain transferable skills Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on machinery, partnering with maintenance for larger repairs Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specifications Participate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment Remove and replace motors, starters, belts, bearings, chains, and other parts Operate forklift equipment safely to move materials and products 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 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment is required or other mechanical technical experience such as HVAC or mechanical All employees must complete a forklift certification course and drive a forklift Physical requirements Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods – standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting Ability to climb and/or work at heights using stairs, ladders, lifts, or platforms Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment (safety shoes, face mask, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, hair/beard net, gloves) Willing and able to adhere to grooming requirements for a food manufacturing environment Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental conditions Willing to work around industrial high‑speed moving machinery Ability to work with potential allergens in a food environment #J-18808-Ljbffr