Packing Mechanic - Cereal General Mills, Inc $37.78 / hr life insurance, 401(k) United States, York, Buffalo Sep 02, 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

Cereal Packing Mechanic

Starting Pay:

$37.78/hour

$0.34/houradditionalshift differentialpay(2nd shift)

$0.41/hour additional shift differential pay (3rd shift)

8-hour shifts schedule 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 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. WhatWe Have to Offer $37.78/hour starting pay

Additional $.34 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift

Additional $.41 per hour for hours worked on 3rd 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

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 night shift

3rd shift, 10:30pm - 6:30am

Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed

Plantoperates24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As part of our manufacturing team, you will: Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial packaging machinery, work tools and equipment

Identifying and troubleshooting mechanical issues

Use your knowledge and skills to lead repairs and modifications to machinery and equipment

Performing both uptime and downtime preventative maintenance

Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance

Assist in training new employees

Assistother plant areas as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED

5 years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent in a related field

Ability to read machine prints, troubleshoot, and work on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Ability to perform welding and fabrication tasks is a plus

Controls and/or electrical experience is a plus

Basic computer skills

Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts

Mustpossessthe ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplaceregardingwork matters (our business isgenerally conductedin English)

Ability tolift upto 50lbs

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 whileutilizingstairs, 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 (whenrequired)

Ability to work around high-speed machinery and foodallergens

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a manufacturing/production environment

Previous high speed packaging equipment maintenance and/or operation

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: