Production Operator

General Mills•Sharonville, OH

5h•$26 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school education or GED
2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment is required
All employees must go through a forklift certification course and are required to drive a forklift
Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English).
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
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK BOTH 2ND AND 3RD SHIFTS
Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Support production packaging and processing operations
Sanitation
Participate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment.
Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff to resolve issues.
Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specifications
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance.
Assist in training new employees.

Benefits

Prorated PTO based on hire date during first year
Jan. 1 – Mar. 31: 4 days
Apr. 1 – June 30: 3 days
July 1 – Sept. 30: 2 days
10 days of PTO effective January 1 of calendar year following an employee’s hire date
3 Personal Holidays
3 Paid Emergency Days
2 unpaid Emergency Days
10 plant Holidays
Great paid time off benefits
401(k) match
Health Insurance- Including medical, dental and life
Shift differential
Additional $.35 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift
Additions $.41 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift