Utilities Mechanic

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 

• Utilities Mechanic
• Starting Pay: $33.53/hour 
• 12-hour rotating shifts | 2-2-3 rotating shifts

Why Join Our Team 

At our Hannibal manufacturing site we produce Progresso soup, Old El Paso hard shells, tortillas, kits, and seasonings, as well as Nature Valley bars. We make enough soup each year to serve every person in the world one bowl. Employees enjoy strong career growth opportunities, with many leaders having advanced from within the plant, and the site’s size creates opportunities to explore different product lines and build new skills. Hannibal also offers an on-site fitness center and coach, an on-site credit union, and a culture employees value for its family-friendly events, including a company picnic and annual softball tournament.

What We Have to Offer 

• $33.53/hour starting pay 
• $36.95 per hour after completion of required training (Level 2)
• $38.55 per hour after completion of required training (Level 3)
  • $1/hour additional pay for 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 

• 12-hour rotating shifts 
  • AM: 6:00am – 6:30pm 
  • PM: 6:00pm – 6:30am 
•  Rotating crew pattern: 2-2-3 rotating
• 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: 

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facilities-owned equipment, including boilers and steam systems, ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air, cooling towers, loading docks, wastewater systems and drains, storage-racking systems, and general building systems. 
• Operate and troubleshoot supported equipment using sound electrical and mechanical knowledge. 
• Complete daily wastewater sampling and monitoring, and check boiler, feedwater, and condensate chemistry once per shift—or more often when needed. 
• Perform daily checks on ammonia and boiler systems as required by applicable regulations. 
• Support site-wide alarm systems for fire, severe weather, and ammonia emergencies after training. 
• Understand and troubleshoot site-security equipment, including gates, key-fob readers, and turnstiles. 
• Use maintenance and quality systems to document work, readings, inspections, and required checks. Communicate maintenance issues during shift handoffs and relay unresolved issues to the next shift. 
• Follow GMP, HACCP, allergen-control, foreign-material-control, and chemical-control requirements while troubleshooting and maintaining equipment. 
• Participate in safety audits, safety observations, investigations, food-safety inspections, and cross-functional teams such as Yield, Efficiency, and Safety. 
• Perform general facilities work, including painting and salting sidewalks and portions of the parking lot during winter weather. 
• Assist other plant areas as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma or GED 
• 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance or equivalent education in a related field
• Proven ability to use multimeter and other electrical equipment/components
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HVAC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems
• Ability to work rotating 12-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 

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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