COMPANY OVERVIEWWe 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 OVERVIEWProduction Machine Operator – Milwaukee, WIStarting Pay: $27.39 per hour (up to $29.40 per hour with pay for skill program)Current Shift Openings: 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, 12-Hour Night CrewWhy Join Our TeamOur Milwaukee manufacturing site is located in a big city, with big city amenities, but with a lower cost than most. Our site was originally owned by the Gardetto family, who created Gardetto’s by using any broken breadsticks leftover in their plant combined with seasonings! Employees value our employee appreciation events, family events, and all employee sporting events and watch events. We have the Chex Club that puts on events once a month for employees. At General Mills, we encourage growth for our employees, and our site offers many opportunities for job growth. Our products include Gardettos, Bugles, Chex Mix, and Muddy Buddys.What We Have to Offer$27.39 per hour starting payPay for skill program for higher pay rates up to $29.40 per hour15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually11 paid holidays401(k) with company matchHealth Insurance includes medical, dental, and lifeGreat paid time off benefits and much more!Your Work Schedule and Shift InformationCurrent Shift Openings:2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, 2–2–3 Schedule (Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days, and repeat. Days off alternate every other weekend.)3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 2–2–3 Schedule (Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days, and repeat. Days off alternate every other weekend.)12-Hour Night Crew: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12–2 Schedule (Work for 12 days in a row, followed by 2 days off. Days off occur every other weekend.)Overtime: Every other weekend, with potential for up to 4 additional hours before or after your scheduled shift.Plant Operations: Our facility runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Flexibility: Must be willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESAs part of our manufacturing team, you will:Support production packaging and processing operationsSupport sanitation operationsParticipate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipmentCreate high-quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDEUse TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facilityWork with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing itCHALLENGE yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunityDiagnose and troubleshoot mechanical or other issues with equipment and partner with maintenance staff and/or additional resources when necessary to resolve issues effectivelyAddress operational issues in a timely manner and communicate results to team leaderCoordinate and perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment with a focus on defect identification and breakdown eliminationRemove and replace motors, starters, belts, bearings, chains, and other manufacturing partsEnter Work Orders for any defects you identifyPerform centerline checks each shift to ensure equipment is running per recommendationsCalibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specificationsParticipate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipmentAssisting other packaging machine operators to set up packaging machine, change film, and generate problem solvingMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GED2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment is requiredAbility to lift up to 50 lbsAbility to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting over surfacesAbility to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platformsAbility to wear protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment - PPE) 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 environmentAbility to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditionsWilling to work around industrial high-speed moving machineryAbility to work with allergens that might be present in a food environmentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in a manufacturing/production environment ELIGIBILITYApplicants 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 orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is a great place to grow a career:​