Sanitation 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

• Sanitation Technician

• Starting Pay: $19.61/hour

• $1.00/hour additional shift differential pay (2nd shift)

• 8-hour shifts

Why Join Our Team

Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin just minutes from the Fox River and home to the Green Bay Packers and historic Lambeau Field. Green Bay is the flagship city and economic hub of northeastern Wisconsin known for walking and biking trails with scenic views. Our manufacturing site is one of the most diverse plants. If you ask our employees what they value about our Green Bay site you will hear about our employee appreciation days, employee service awards, and employee giveaways.

General Mills encourages growth for our employees. If you want to be part of a team that will learn and grow, develop leadership skills, drive results quickly, work within a safety-first mindset, and expand your technical capabilities, then GMI is a great place to start!

What We Have to Offer

• $19.61/hour starting pay

• $1.00/hour additional pay for 2nd 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: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
• 2nd shift: 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
• Saturday and Sunday are part of the required work schedule with 1 to 2 days off during the week
• Sanitation technicians are on a rotating schedule to have a weekend off
• 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:

• Responsible for Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and managing sanitation activities
• Operate scissors and boom lift while doing MSS.
• Operate floor scrubber to clean and scrub the floors.
• Operate carboard baler, trash, and bakery feeds compactor.
• Operate COP tank for equipment parts and dip tank for the plates
• cleaning of spiral freezer and using pressure washer machine
• Clean outside surface of the silo.
• Understanding and following required programs, audits, fumigations, and documentation
• Responsible for proactive pest control inspections/documentation as a back up to Sanitation Lead
• Safe operation and maintenance of sanitation equipment, such as floor scrubber, COP tank, chemical foamer and industrial vacuum system
• Responsible for the maintenance of inside and outside facility/offices/grounds
• Cleaning and sanitation of the production lines, production and warehouse facility
• Timely and accurate completion of required inspections/documentation
• Safe operation of forklift and skid loader
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assist in training new employees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
• Experienced working with chemicals
• Minimum of 3 years sanitation experience
• 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

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 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.

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