Pre-Side Operations Technician - Blue Buffalo

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

• Pre-Side Operations Technician, Blue Buffalo - Richmond, IN
• Starting Pay: $27.57 per hour
• Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7 pm and 7 am (shift differential)
• 12-hour shifts | 3 on / 2 off, 2 on / 3 off schedule

Why Join Our Team

Our Richmond facility opened in 2018 and produces dry dog and cat food in large and small bags, making over 1.2 million pounds of pet food daily. Our Richmond Buffs are humble, hungry, and smart, and take pride in a unique and highly-engaged cohesive team culture. We foster a positive work culture where we promote our values and our employees are excited to come to work. We have a variety of committees at our plant to engage and connect our employees as a team and with our community. We host events throughout the year, as well as events for employees and their families. Our products include Blue Buffalo dry dog and cat food.

WhatWe Have to Offer

• $27.57 per hour starting pay
• Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7 pm and 7 am (shift differential)
• Up to 10 days (120 hours) of vacation annually
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Insurance includes medical, dental, vision, and life
• Pet Parent Perks includes pet insurance and pet adoption reimbursement
• Great paid time off benefits and much more!

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• 12-hour shifts
• Day shift: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Night shift: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am (currently hiring for night shift)
• Rotating crew pattern: 3 days on / 2 days off, 2 days on / 3 days off
• Must be willing to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As part of our manufacturing team, you will:

• Be responsible for the processing of raw materials into finished products by safely supporting extrusion and batching
• Ensure adherence to company policies, industry standards, and regulatory compliance
• 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
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain meat processing and milling equipment
• Manage and monitor batch system, formulas, and grind quality
• Be responsible for collection and documentation of test data, sending/receiving analytical samples and results with process problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Perform evaluation/inspection of physical, chemical, and sanitary characteristics of raw ingredients/materials; products produced and/or packaging or other materials
• Support operators with supplies and machine assembly/disassembly
• Ability and willingness to cross-train on other positions and provide coverage when needed
• Be responsible for sanitation/sanitization of required areas
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assist in training new employees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year mechanical and/or technical experience in a manufacturing or related industry
• 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
• Ability to work in a tobacco-free environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Forklift license/certification or willing to obtain one

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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