Pilot Plant Technologist - 1st Shift - Golden Valley, MN

OVERVIEW

The Operations Technologist role involves autonomously setting up, completing sanitation and running equipment for trials. He or she exhibits strong customer service for various ITQ platforms. In this role, you will be providing support to various platforms with a focus on the Cereal platform.

This position is scheduled five days per week, 8 hours per day from the hours of 6AM - 2 PM.

Actual days of the work week, start times and end times may change based on business needs. This position is considered a flex position in that the employee would provide support to not just the cereal platform but can learn various operations for different business to build breadth of capabilities for future development.

• With advance notification, the candidate will be required to flex to a different shift or have different hours based on evolving business needs.
• This candidate may be required to work up to 4 hours of overtime before or after their assigned shift and/or occasionally support 8-12 hours on the weekend.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Safely operates equipment, understands food safety requirements and ability to perform risk assessments
• Human and Food Safety Leadership: Can lead teams through projects / efforts to find and resolve safety risks.
• Maintains skills on multiple unit operations / systems; mastery is present on some systems. Can run systems with efficiency / Can teach on some systems. Knowledge and capability drive incremental value to customers. Can train others.
• Leads equipment sanitation activities with capability to inspect following sanitation. Leader in more complex system setup.
• Maintenance/Electrical/Controls with a technical focus
• Ability to lift consistently & repeatedly, manipulate & transport ingredients or equipment, up to 55 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct Experience needed depending on educational requirements (HS vs. 2 Year Degree)
• Experience of working in teams to deliver results
• Basic computer/technology skills (Office Suite, other computer programs)
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to coach, train & develop others
• Translate technical expertise to business impact
• Comfortable in processing (pilot plant or plant) environment
• Confidence in autonomously operating equipment
• Strong communication skills with peers and with customers
• Strong understanding of food safety and human safety
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to a team environment
• Interpersonal ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization to advance your work
• Ability to diagnose and resolve conflicts with others
• Desire to learn new concepts quickly and apply in productive ways
• Maturity to navigate and lead through stressful situations
• Ability to assess and solve technical/mechanical problems
• Strong self-starter and holds a high regard for quality of work, seeks out opportunity to add value * Ability to influence others * Leadership within a team and ownership within your work * Effectively manage multiple competing priorities * High efficiency in ways of working

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work experience in a similar field
• Foodservice & Laboratory experience
• Passionate around the creation of food, CPG industry, and consumer trends (both food and packaging)

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• In ITQ, we are relied on to bring expertise and continuity to our business. It takes time to build the type of deep expertise that drives innovation and helps build bold brands. We will all consistently need several cycles of success to truly have an impact and develop key skills and capabilities. As you apply for new roles, it is important for you to know that we expect a minimum of 24 months in role to ensure you are set up to drive impact and results.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa.
• Relocation support will not be offered to applicants within the United States.
• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $49400.00 - $68100.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.