Packing Mechanic – Cereal

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 

• Cereal Packing Mechanic
• Starting Pay: $37.78/hour 
• $0.34/hour additional shift differential pay (2nd shift) 
• $0.41/hour additional shift differential pay (3rd shift)
• 8-hour shifts schedule 

Why Join Our Team 

The Buffalo plant produces Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Honey Nut Cheerios, Honey Nut Chex, Corn Chex, and Gold Medal Flour. Located on Buffalo’s waterfront, it offers easy access to Canada and major cities like Toronto and New York City, and supports career growth through seniority-based bidding and apprenticeship programs. The plant also builds community through events like a summer barbecue, a family picnic at a local amusement park, and a holiday dinner for all three shifts served by leadership. Employees take pride in the plant’s strong family ties, and notable history includes its former name, Cheeri-Oats, grain transport by boat, and a fire the day before it opened in 1940.

What We Have to Offer 

• $37.78/hour starting pay 
• Additional $.34 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift
• Additional $.41 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift

• Overtime Pay
• Time worked after 8 hours of work is paid at 1.5 times regular rate of pay
• Time worked on Saturday is paid at 1.5 times regular rate of pay
• Time worked on Sunday is paid at 2 times (double pay) regular rate of pay
• 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 night shift
• 3rd shift, 10:30pm - 6:30am
• 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: 

• Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial packaging machinery, work tools and equipment
• Identifying and troubleshooting mechanical issues
• Use your knowledge and skills to lead repairs and modifications to machinery and equipment
• Performing both uptime and downtime preventative maintenance
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assist in training new employees
• Assist other plant areas as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma or GED 
• 5 years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent in a related field
• Ability to read machine prints, troubleshoot, and work on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to perform welding and fabrication tasks is a plus
• Controls and/or electrical experience is a plus
• Basic computer skills

• Ability to work rotating 8-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 

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Previous high speed packaging equipment maintenance and/or operation

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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