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Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States General Mills Full time

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Pilot Plant Technologist – Golden Valley
As a Pilot Plant Technologist, you will play a crucial role in supporting innovation and product development across various platforms. This role involves setting up, operating, and disassembling equipment for trials, ensuring adherence to food safety standards, and providing support to different platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, offering technical expertise and contributing to the successful execution of experiments and production runs.

Shifts:
While we currently have opportunities across various shifts and platforms,
our immediate hiring needs are primarily on 2nd and 3rd shifts
. Flexibility across shifts is key to supporting our fast-paced and innovative Pilot Plant environment.

  • 5 Days per week, 8 Hour Days

  • 1st Shift 6AM – 2PM

  • 2nd Shift 2PM – 10PM
  • 3rd Shift 10PM – 6AM

With advanced notice, this role requires flexibility to work different hours, shifts, and occasional weekends, including overtime, may be required based on business needs.
Pay

  • The starting salary for this position is $54,000 annually.

  • Please note that this salary is fixed and not subject to negotiation.

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 15 vacation days plus holidays (prorated based on start date)
  • Paid sick time
  • 401(k) with company match and annual contribution
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life)
  • And much more

Key Accountabilities

  • Safely operate equipment and maintain a strong understanding of food safety requirements.
  • Lead teams through projects to identify and resolve safety risks, conducting thorough risk assessments.
  • Maintain and develop skills across multiple unit operations and systems.
  • Provide run support and direction to customers, ensuring efficient and successful results.
  • Lead equipment sanitation activities and ensure proper setup of systems.
  • Perform maintenance, electrical, and control troubleshooting.
  • Provide daily direction and leadership in a specific Pilot Plant area, summarizing and sharing learnings with the team.
  • Consistently lift, manipulate, and transport ingredients or equipment, up to 55 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Proven ability to work effectively in teams and contribute to team goals.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable working in a processing environment (pilot plant or manufacturing plant).
  • Confidence in operating equipment and adapting to new systems.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong understanding of food and human safety practices.
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities.
  • Desire to learn new concepts quickly and apply them productively.
  • Maturity to navigate stressful situations and resolve conflicts.
  • Strong self-starter with a high regard for quality of work.
  • Basic computer and technology skills (Office Suite, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a similar field (e.g., meat lab, extrusion, foodservice, laboratory).
  • Foodservice & Laboratory experience
  • Strong technical background with the ability to perform basic maintenance.
  • Passionate about food creation, the CPG industry, and consumer trends.
  • 2-Year Degree in a Scientific Discipline or 4-Year Degree in a Non-Scientific Discipline.
  • High efficiency in ways of working.

Additional Considerations

  • General Mills is committed to building expertise and continuity within our teams. A minimum of 2 years in the role is expected 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.
  • International relocation or international remote working arrangements will not be considered.

Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $ $ / 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.