Storeroom Attendant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 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
- Storeroom Attendant
- Starting Pay: $23.84 per hour
- Shift differential pay (2nd shift)
- 8-hour rotating shifts
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
- $23.84 per hour for 36 months of employment (90% of full rate of pay)
- $26.49 per hour after 36 months of employment (100% of full rate of pay)
- Shift Differential
- Additional $.34 per hour for hours worked on 2nd 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 after the 6th day of work
- 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 swing shift schedule rotation every week
- 1st shift: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
- 2nd shift: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- 3rd shift: 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
- 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:
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
- Issue parts to maintenance personnel on request in an efficient manner.
- Maintain storeroom security.
- Issue parts immediately in the Maximo system.
- Unpack, sort, arrange and place inventoried items in proper location. Clerk will make sure items are tagged with the proper GMI P/N.
- Responsible for reorganization of the storeroom, and the bar coding of all items in the storeroom. Each clerk will be assigned a designated area of the storeroom to organize and maintain.
- Keep storeroom organized, clean, and safe.
- Aid in identification of slow moving, obsolete, and substandard inventory.
- Track and communicate inventory shortage situations to the Buyer or Storeroom Manager.
- Cycle count “X” amount of items and enter the data into the current inventory system. Investigate significant stock adjustments.
- Inventory free-stock items, ex. Conduit, sheet metal, angle iron, etc.
- Handle emergency orders.
- Assist the Receiving Clerk.
- Attend Plant Wide Communication Meetings and Safety Meetings as required.
- Perform other functions for an efficient storeroom operation as assigned by the Storeroom Manager.
- Attend meetings and training courses as required
- Perform additional related tasks as assigned
- Assist other plant areas as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in basic computer skills
- Ability to work 8-hour Swing shifts
- Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends/holidays as even once assigned a shift, you may get moved around depending on openings/seniority.
- 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
- Demonstrated leadership ability
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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