Refrigeration Mechanic

General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars and Totino's pizza rolls. 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 Mechanic – 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
• Currently hiring for 2nd shift
• 2 nd shift: 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm
• 3 rd 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 $35.75 per hour
• Starting pay $24.75 to $35.75 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 2 nd or 3 rd 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 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

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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.