Production Machine Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 2, 2026. General Mills scores A on the Alion truth index.
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
- Production Machine Operator - Milwaukee, WI
- Starting Pay: $28.07 per hour (up to $33.34 per hour with pay for skill program)
- Current Shift Openings: 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, 12-Hour Night Crew
Why Join Our Team
Our 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
- $28.07 per hour starting pay
- Pay for skill program for higher pay rates up to $29.40 per hour
- 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually
- 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Insurance includes medical, dental, and life
- Great paid time off benefits and much more!
Your Work Schedule and Shift Information
Current Shift Openings:
- 2nd Shift (8 Hours, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
- 3rd shift (8 Hours, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- 12hr nights (12 Hours, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Schedule Patterns:
- 8 Hour Shifts run on a 12-2 schedule - Work for 12 days in a row and then have 2 days off, 2 days off will be every other weekend
- 12 Hour Shifts run on a 2-2-3 schedule - 2-2-3 Schedule - on-shift for 2 days, off-shift for 2 days, on-shift 3 for days, etc.
All Shifts Require:
- The ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days per week
- 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 ACCOUNTABILITIES
As part of our manufacturing team, you will:
- Support production packaging and processing operations
- Support sanitation operations
- Participate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment
- Create high-quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE
- Use TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility
- Work 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
- CHALLENGE yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical or other issues with equipment and partner with maintenance staff and/or additional resources when necessary to resolve issues effectively
- Address operational issues in a timely manner and communicate results to team leader
- Coordinate and perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment with a focus on defect identification and breakdown elimination
- Remove and replace motors, starters, belts, bearings, chains, and other manufacturing parts
- Enter Work Orders for any defects you identify
- Perform centerline checks each shift to ensure equipment is running per recommendations
- Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specifications
- Participate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment
- Assisting other packaging machine operators to set up packaging machine, change film, and generate problem solving
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment is required
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability 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 (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 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
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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