Refrigeration Technician

General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, Totinos pizza rolls, and Yoplait yogurt. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018, so even your pets love us too. 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.
Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is the place to grow a career:
Refrigeration Technician – Wellston, OH:
As part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, sanitation, and participation in the startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment.
Shift Hours:
8-hour shifts
Openings on 2nd and 3rd shift
2nd shift: 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm
3rd shift: 10:30 pm – 6:30 am
Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends and holidays
Plant operation is 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Pay:
Up to $36.35 per hour
Starting pay from $25.35 to $36.35 per hour (This pay range is based on a pay for skills program and is not based on experience)
Additional $0.25 per hour for hours worked on 2nd or 3rd shift
Annual negotiated increases
Pay for Skills Program available to get to maximum pay
Benefits:
Vacation and personal days available in the first year
401(k) match
Health Insurance – including medical, dental and life
And much 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 are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing it
CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modifications
Maintain facility equipment supporting production
Perform both uptime and down time preventative maintenance in adherence to the Master PM schedule
Perform correction maintenance work orders
Perform daily rounds/checks of ammonia system
Troubleshoot pump recirculating systems and liquid transfer systems
Train others on Utilities systems such as engine room, freezers, etc.
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to increase platform performance
Report unsafe conditions to plant safety personnel
Assist with training new employees as needed
Attend meetings and trainings as required
Perform additional related tasks as assigned
What you have to offer:
Technical degree in industrial maintenance or related field
Continuing education in maintenance/technical skills
Computer Maintenance Management Systems experience
Priority will be given to those possessing a current HazMat Technician Level Emergency Response Certificate and/or CIRO or CARO Certification through RETA
Demonstrated leadership ability
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