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Stationary Engineer, Cereal Plant

General Mills, Inc
paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
United States, New York, Buffalo
Sep 22, 2024
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. 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: Stationary Engineer, Cereal Plant First-Class Stationary Engineer License from the City of Buffalo is required to be considered for position What your compensation will look like: $37.41 per hour 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 Benefits: Vacation, sick time, and holiday pay Great paid time off benefits 401(k) match Health Insurance- Including medical, dental and life And much more! About our Location: The Buffalo, NY plant is located on the waterfront, providing convenient access to Canada and major cities like Toronto and New York City. It offers employees opportunities to progress in their careers through seniority-based bidding and apprenticeship programs. The plant organizes events such as a summer barbecue, a family picnic at a local amusement park during downtime, and a holiday dinner for all three shifts served by the leadership team. There's a strong sense of community and pride among employees, with many having family ties to the company. Interesting facts include the plant's former name, Cheeri-Oats, the transportation of grain by boat, and a fire that occurred a day before its opening in 1940. Our Products: Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Honey Nut Chex, Rice Chex, Gold Medal Flour. What your day will look like: Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE Using TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility Working 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 CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity Install, maintain, repair power plant equipment (includes, but not limited to: Boilers, Compressor, Cogeneration and HVAC) Identifying and troubleshooting electrical/mechanical issues Provide technical support/skills for equipment troubleshooting and controls/equipment modifications Performing both uptime and downtime preventative in adherence to the master PM schedule Perform corrective maintenance orders Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance Attend meeting and trainings as required Assist in training new employees What your schedule will look like: 8-hour swing shift schedule (rotation every week with designated days off) 1st shift: 6 am to 2 pm 2nd shift: 2 pm to 10 pm 3rd shift: 10 pm to 6 am Ability and willingness to work any shift, including days, nights, weekends, overtime and holidays Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days per week What your growth will look like: Be a part of a team that will learn and grow Develop leadership skills, that will allow you to focus on new KNOWLEDGE and ability to adopt and implement those ideas Ability to operate within a safety culture Expanded technical capabilities Requirements: Minimum of a high school education or GED Possess a First-Class Stationary Engineer License from the City of Buffalo 3 years (minimum) experience in operation of a mid-size power plant 4 years (minimum) maintenance experience with basic knowledge in pipe fitting, electrical troubleshooting and blueprint reading Working knowledge of PLC's, HVAC systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred Preferred Skills: NYS 7G Pesticide Application Certification EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification Experience with industrial air compressors NFPA 70e Certification Experience with cooling towers and water treatment Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems 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 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 Need to be able to work in a tobacco free environment 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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.