Mechanical Operator

Mechanical Operator - Milwaukee, WIWe 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.Our Milwaukee manufacturing site is located in a big city, with big city amenities, but with a lower cost than most. Our site was originally owned by the Gardetto family, who created Gardetto's by using any broken breadsticks leftover in their plant combined with seasonings! Employees value our employee appreciation events, family events, and all employee sporting events and watch events. We have the Chex Club that puts on events once a month for employees. At General Mills, we encourage growth for our employees, and our site offers many opportunities for job growth. Our products include Gardettos, Bugles, Chex Mix, and Muddy Buddys.$32.00 per hour starting payUp to 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually (based on 8- or 12-hour schedule)11 paid company holidays401(k) matchHealth Insurance includes medical, dental, and lifeGreat paid time off benefits and much more!Current Shift Openings:3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PMNight Crew: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (currently hiring)Must be open to working off-shifts when needed.Schedule Patterns:8-hour schedule follows a 12-2 pattern (12 days on, 2 days off – every other weekend off)12-hour schedule follows a 2-2-3 patternOvertime: Ability and willingness to work overtime, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Every other weekend, with potential for up to 4 additional hours before or after your scheduled shift.Plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.As part of our manufacturing team, you will:Support production packaging and processing operationsSupport sanitation operationsParticipate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipmentCreate high-quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDEUse TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facilityWork with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams excited to train others WILLING TO LEARNCHALLENGE yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills for your next opportunityDiagnose and troubleshoot mechanical or other issues with equipmentPartner with maintenance staff or additional resources to resolve issuesAddress operational issues in a timely manner and communicate results to team leaderCoordinate and perform basic preventative maintenance on equipmentFocus on defect identification and breakdown eliminationRemove and replace motors, starters, belts, bearings, chains, and other manufacturing partsEnter Work Orders for any defects you identifyPerform centerline checks each shift to ensure equipment is running per recommendationsCalibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specificationsParticipate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipmentAssist other packaging machine operators with setup, film changes, and problem solvingPerform other tasks as neededHigh school diploma or GEDMechanical/maintenance experienceMachine operator experienceAbility to lift up to 50 lbsAbility to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting over surfacesAbility to climb and/or work at heights using stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platformsAbility to wear required protective equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net, and glovesWilling and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary in a food manufacturing environmentAbility to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, and wet environmental conditionsWilling to work around industrial high-speed moving machineryAbility to work with allergens that might be present in a food environmentExperience in a manufacturing/production environmentApplicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.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.