Facilities Maintenance Technician - General Mills

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: 

Facilities Maintenance Technician – Green Bay, WI: 

The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs a variety of skilled maintenance work that requires a good knowledge of various trades, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatics. Basic knowledge of HVAC, Building Automation, Fire Protection, Boilers, Steam Systems, Wastewater Treatment, and Security systems is also required.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is expected to troubleshoot, repair, install, adjust, and maintain all equipment and systems that are critical to the facility’s infrastructure, as well as maintain the grounds, offices, and common areas.

Shift hours: 

• Thursday – Tuesday; 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

 Pay:

• $25.00 per hour.

 Benefits:  

• 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid holidays
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance- Including medical, dental and life
• And much more! 

About our Location:

Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin just minutes from the Fox River and home to the Green Bay Packers and historic Lambeau Field. Green Bay is the flagship city and economic hub of northeastern Wisconsin known for walking and biking trails with scenic views. Our manufacturing site is one of the most diverse plants. If you ask our employees what they value about our Green Bay site you will hear about our employee appreciation days, employee service awards, and employee giveaways.

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!

Our Products:

Pizza Crust

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
• Ownership of the Wastewater Treatment Room, including tracking of the testing results, chemical inventory, and overall performance.
• HVAC basic PMs and first response for trouble calls. Coordinate with HVAC contractor for reactive maintenance service calls.
• Plumbing repairs and replacements on existing systems including Toilets, Faucets, Flush valves, Leak repairs, Water fountains (filter changes), etc.
• Drywall repair and painting.
• Floor Maintenance such as carpet squares and tile replacements and floor patching.
• Overhead Doors, Dock Door, dock lock, dock leveler, and pedestrian door basic repairs. Coordinate with Overhead Door contractor for more in depth service calls.
• General Office upkeep including light replacement, ballast replacement, ceiling tiles, cubicle repairs, cabinet repairs, locker repairs, whiteboards, mount TVs, etc.
• Lubrication PMs on non-food contact equipment and systems.
• Compliance PMs on eye wash stations, fire systems, boilers, and compressors.
• Grounds & Roof Maintenance such as keep drains clear, keep emergency exits clear, roof leaks, etc.
• Basic electrical repair on existing 120V circuits including outlets, light switches, light fixtures, etc.
• Bollard and railing installation and repairs.
• On-site liaison for vendors/contractor visits and service calls.
• Hot Work, Red Tag, Line Break, & Confined Space permit process knowledge.
• Read and understand blueprints, schematics, specifications, technical drawings, work orders, processing charts and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery.
• Be able to identify and apply LOTO/CoHE properly.
• Familiar with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Identify and suggest changes to the PM Work Order Program
• Order supplies, materials, or equipment. Record parts and materials used, and order or requisition new parts and materials as necessary. Record repairs and maintenance performed utilizing Maximo (CMMS).
• Perform safety inspections.
• Advise changes needed in maintenance schedule to Team Leader.

What you have to offer:  

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing equipment. 

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

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.