Processing Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW We 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.​ 
 POSITION OVERVIEW   Processing Technician Starting Pay: $26.72/hour  $0.55/hour additional shift differential pay (2nd shift & 3rd shift)  8-hour rotating shifts Why Join Our Team   At our Kansas City manufacturing site, we produce Bisquick and Gold Medal Flour while offering job growth opportunities across most departments. The plant fosters a collaborative, relationship-driven culture, includes an on-site employee club, and celebrates employees with holiday dinners, as well as Christmas & Thanksgiving ham and turkey distributions. Employees also enjoy access to events like Chiefs and Royals games, dinner theaters, plays, and World of Fun, with some tickets provided to each employee. What We Have to Offer   $26.72/hour starting pay  $0.55/hour additional pay for 2nd shift & 3rd shift Up to 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually (depending on schedule)  11 paid company holidays  401(k) with company match  Medical, dental, life insurance  Career growth and cross-training opportunities  Your Work Schedule and Shift Information   8-hour shifts 1st shift: 7 am to 3 pm 2nd shift: 3 pm to 11 pm 3rd shift: 11 pm to 7 am Rotational Shift Schedule Rotation is 4 weeks on 1st shift, then 4 weeks on 3rd shift, then 4 weeks on 2nd shift Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed  Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.  KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES   As part of our manufacturing team, you will:  Assist miller by providing process system support, including learning and performing processing positions and equipment operation Perform sanitation, cleaning and maintaining all processing areas Performing Wheat house start-up and shutdown on A/B & C mills Performing preventative and reactive maintenance activities on milling equipment and assist maintenance as needed Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance Assist in training new employees Assist other plant areas as assigned  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   High school diploma or GED  At least 2 years of mechanical and/or technical experience in manufacturing or related industry Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts  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)  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs  Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods  Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions  Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms  Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards  Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)  Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS   Manufacturing or production experience   Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred 
 ELIGIBILITY Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification. 
 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE) ​ General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual