Production Technician - Fruit by the Foot and Gushers

Production Technician – Fruit By The Foot And Gushers - Geneva, Il

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, equipment ownership, sanitation and participation in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment.
Shift hours:
We prioritize work life balance, health and wellness, and equal access to resources for development opportunities and advancement. Our Fruit system will have:
12-hour shifts (see Shift Schedule and Shift Rotation below)
Day shift: 5:30 am to 6:00 pm
Night shift: 5:30 pm to 6:00 am
Shift Schedule
2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off
Shift Rotation (2 week work blocks)
2 weeks on days then 2 weeks on nights
Schedule Perks
182 Scheduled Days Off Per Year
Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend
Shift Schedule/Rotation is subject to change based on business need
Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events
Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Every 2 Week Work Rotation from Days to Nights Schedule Example:
Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Off
Days
Days
Off

Off
Days
Days
2
Days
Off
Off
Days
Days
Off
Off
3
Off
Nights
Nights
Off
Off
Nights
Nights
4
Nights
Off
Off
Nights
Nights
Off
Off
Pay:
$25.71 per hour

starting rate
Internal Advancement Opportunity Rates:
Technician I: $26.85 per hour
Technician II: $29.24 per hour
Technician III: $31.83 per hour
Technician IV: $35.29 per hour
Technician IV Level Completion: $39.35 per hour
All rates include $2.00 per hour for rotation schedule differential
Benefits:
120 hours of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays
48 hours paid sick and emergency time
Great paid time off benefits
401(k) - includes company match, annual company contribution and more
Health Insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and life
AND much more!
About Our Location:
Our Geneva General Mills facility is located on the western side of the Chicago, Illinois suburbs in Kane County. Geneva joined the GMI network in 2024 producing Betty Crocker desserts and our iconic Gushers and Fruit snacks. Driven by being humble, hungry, and smart, the team is already making an impact and #StandingforGood in their local Chicago suburb community.
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 Your Day Will Look Like:
Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, WORLDWIDE
Using TECHNOLOGY in a newly built, industry-leading facility
Working with HIGH-LEVEL operating teammates in a plant with a learning mindset culture
CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
Demonstrate leadership behaviors that positively impact results/outcomes for the shift team
Equipment Ownership including operation, improvement, and maintenance of equipment
Own and manage DMS (Daily Management System) activities inside and outside of shift DDS (Daily Direction Setting)
Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff for support
Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specifications
Participate in startup, changeover, and shut down of operating equipment
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
Skillset and leadership development opportunities with a pay for skills program to achieve higher pay levels by developing and acquiring new skills from an "Equipment Ownership", "Process Ownership" and Leadership" standpoint
Assist in training new employees
What You Have To Offer:
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Proficient in English
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems
Ability to learn and build technical skill sets in electrical and/or mechanical
Willing and able to use powered industrial equipment (such as Forklift)
Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able 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 such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves