Maintenance Mechanic General Mills, Inc $33.46 paid time off, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Belvidere Aug 05, 2026 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

Maintenance Mechanic - Belvidere, IL

Pay:

$33.46 per hour (rate includes $2.00 night shift differential) Currently hiring on night shift 12-hour shifts | Rotating schedule: 5 on / 3 off / 2 on / 5 off / 4 on / 2 off / 3 on / 4 off Why Join Our Team Located in Boone County in Northern Illinois, our Belvidere General Mills manufacturing site has around 650 team members who help make food the world loves. We operate in a dynamic business environment with a culture that values safety, teamwork, wellness, and more! Team members value our family-oriented environment, culture of teamwork, great wellness programs, employee giveaways, and family appreciation days. 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-mindset, and expand your technical capabilities, then GMI is a great place to start! Our products include Lara Bar, soft-baked bars, Nature Valley chewy & crunchy granola bars, Fruit by the Foot, and packaged cereal. WhatWe Have to Offer $31.46 per hour $2.00 per hour night shift differential Internal advancement opportunities 10 days (120 hours) of vacation annually 11 paid company holidays 401(k) with company match Health Insurance includes medical, dental, vision, and life Great paid time off benefits and much more! Your Work Schedule and Shift Information 12-hour shifts Day shift: 5:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Night shift: 5:45 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. (currently hiring for nights) Rotating schedule: 5 on / 3 off / 2 on / 5 off / 4 on / 2 off / 3 on / 4 off Alternating workweeks: 48-hour weeks and 36-hour weeks, averaging 42 hours per week Eligibility to bid on available shift schedule changes after 6 months Must be willing to work overtime and any shift as needed, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency events Plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Schedule Perks:

Regular 2-5 day breaks built into the rotation & predictable schedule that supports work-life balance, rest, and personal commitments Overtime opportunities available

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As part of our manufacturing team, you will: Be responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance of processing and packaging equipment Provide technical support to improve and optimize within the manufacturing operations and processes 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 Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools, and equipment Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modifications Understand, initiate, and participate in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why) Perform both uptime and downtime preventative maintenance Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance Assist in training new employees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school education or GED Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance or related industry experience Basic mechanical knowledge and understanding of electrical motors, gearbox and components along with systems troubleshooting, including use of a multimeter and specialized tools 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. Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is a great place to grow a career: