Production Technician - Fruit by the Foot and Gushers

Production Technician Fruit By The Foot And Gushers - Geneva, Il

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, equipment ownership, sanitation and participation in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment.

Shift hours:

• 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 shifts (see Shift Schedule and Shift Rotation below)
• 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
• Shift Rotation (2 week work blocks)
• 2 weeks on days then 2 weeks on nights
• Schedule Perks
• 182 Scheduled Days Off Per Year
• Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend
• Shift Schedule/Rotation is subject to change based on business need
• 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

Every 2 Week Work Rotation from Days to Nights Schedule Example:

Pay:

• $25.71 per hour starting rate
• Internal Advancement Opportunity Rates:
• Technician I: $26.85 per hour
• Technician II: $29.24 per hour
• Technician III: $31.83 per hour
• Technician IV: $35.29 per hour
• Technician IV Level Completion: $39.35 per hour
• All rates include $2.00 per hour for rotation schedule differential

Benefits:

• 120 hours of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays
• 48 hours paid sick and emergency time
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) - includes company match, annual company contribution and more
• Health Insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and life
• AND much more!

About Our Location:

Our Geneva General Mills facility is located on the western side of the Chicago, Illinois suburbs in Kane County. Geneva joined the GMI network in 2024 producing Betty Crocker desserts and our iconic Gushers and Fruit snacks. Driven by being humble, hungry, and smart, the team is already making an impact and #StandingforGood in their local Chicago suburb community.

General Mills encourages growth for our employees. If you want to be part of a team that will learn and grow, develop leadership skills, drive results quickly, work within a safety-first mindset, and expand your technical capabilities, then GMI is a great place to start!

What Your Day Will Look Like:

• 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
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors that positively impact results/outcomes for the shift team
• Equipment Ownership including operation, improvement, and maintenance of equipment
• Own and manage DMS (Daily Management System) activities inside and outside of shift DDS (Daily Direction Setting)
• Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff for support
• Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specifications
• Participate in startup, changeover, and shut down of operating equipment
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Skillset and leadership development opportunities with a pay for skills program to achieve higher pay levels by developing and acquiring new skills from an "Equipment Ownership", "Process Ownership" and Leadership" standpoint
• Assist in training new employees

What You Have To Offer:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Proficient in English
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems
• Ability to learn and build technical skill sets in electrical and/or mechanical
• Willing and able to use powered industrial equipment (such as Forklift)
• 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