Forklift Operator - 8 and 12 Hour Shifts

at General Mills in Geneva, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Description General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, Totino's pizza rolls, and Yoplait yogurt. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018, so even your pets love us too. Our Geneva, IL Plant is the newest addition to our North America plant network. To increase capacity and keep pace with the growing consumer demand for the products, General Mills is making a significant investment to expand capacity for our beloved Fruit brands (Gusher and Fruit by the Foot). 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. Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is the place to grow a career: Forklift Operator - Geneva, IL As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for storage of raw material, ingredients and finished product, inbound and outbound shipments and production inventory needs.

Shift hours:

Our Dessert System (dry baking mixes) has: 8-hour shifts 1st shift: 6:45 am to 3 pm 2nd shift: 2:45 pm to 11 pm 3rd shift: 10:45 pm to 7 am Currently hiring for 2nd and/or 3rd shift (shift is dependent upon business need) Our Fruit System (Fruit by the Foot and Gushers) has: 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 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:

$21.29 per hour

Shift Differential:

Additional $1.00 per hour for 2nd shift Additional $2.00 per hour for 3rd shift Additional $2.00 per hour for 12-hour

Rotating Shift 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 is our most recent North America plant network expansion, joining the GMI network in 2024 as they make Betty Crocker desserts and will soon start producing 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 Safe forklift operation within production/packaging and warehouse operations Selecting, preparing, and loading products for outbound shipment per customer specifications Responsible for the storage of raw material, ingredients, finished product and/or miscellaneous supplies/machinery Receiving, unloading, and inspecting inbound materials, ingredients, packaging materials and/or miscellaneous supplies/machinery Responsible for control on sanitation materials, docks and storage locatins Performing all required/necessary quality checks Completion of required documentation in a timely and accurate manner Cleaning and sanitation of work areas and/or equipment Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance Assist in training new employees What you have to offer: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED Proficient... For full info follow application link. General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account