Food Safety & Quality Technician - Fruit - Geneva, IL

OVERVIEW

We are seeking Food Safety & Quality Technicians at our Geneva, IL manufacturing facility. We have 4 open position to provide 24/7 coverage. This position works 12 hours shifts and follows a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off schedules. Each block rotates from days to nights. Travel may be required during training.

The Geneva, IL Plant is our newest addition to our North America plant network. To increase capacity and keep pace with the growing consumer demand for the products, General Mills is making a significant investment to expand capacity for our beloved Fruit brands (Gusher and Fruit by the Foot). We will continue making Betty Crocker desserts at the plant. After startup of Fruit, the plant will have 350-400 employees and be just under 500,000 sq ft of production and warehouse space. Check out more details - Location_Resource_Geneva_IL

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform and support production technician in testing Vitamin C, pH, Brix, Water activity, Gilmont leak, sanitizer titration and any additional lab testing.
• Conducting Daily GMP and Process Audits in production and storage areas of the plant.
• Respond to calls from operations regarding potential food safety & quality issues and provide input and decision to continue run or place product on hold.
• Place out of specification (quality & food safety hold) product on hold in the system and perform counts of hold product.
• Investigate out of spec material as needed i.e. unsealed pouches to verify times of hold product.
• Collect retention samples and maintain retention area in Quality Main lab.
• Perform data entry into the various Quality System databases.
• Review on-line HACCP log sheets and various quality & sanitation related documents to assure compliance with company policies.
• Attend DDS (Daily direction setting) and provide quality input and updates as needed.
• Cleaning and sanitation of Main Quality Fruit lab.
• Maintain quality related documentation (Sanitation paperwork, Daily inspections, calibrations records)
• Perform environmental swabbing of equipment, production & warehouse areas.
• Perform calibrations and verifications at set frequency of lab equipment (scales, titrator, etc.), production equipment (metal detectors, Screens, strainers magnets etc.).
• Perform Glass & plastic audits of production & warehouse areas.
• Present training in Quality subjects to new and existing employees.
• Support routine maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Lead shift sensory program.
• Send samples for FPPT (finished product pathogen testing) and place on hold/release in system.
• Prepare sanitation chemicals for shutdown cleaning.
• Maintain lab chemical, sanitation chemical, lab waste lab equipment inventory.
• Participate in cross-plant FSRA Audits.

SCHEDULE

• We prioritize work life balance, health and wellness, and equal access to resources for development opportunities and advancement. Our Fruit system will have:
  
  • 12-hour shifts
    
    • Day shift: 5:30 am to 6:00 pm
    • Night shift: 5:30 pm to 6:00 am
  • Shift Schedule:
    
    • 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off
    • Schedule may vary during training
  • Schedule Perks
    
    • 182 Scheduled Days Off Per Year
    • Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events
• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Work Rotation Schedule Example:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to work 12 hour shifts and overtime, weekends to provide coverage
• Associates Degree OR 1-2 years of previous lab or food safety or quality department experiences
• This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects while performing everyday tasks is essential
• Candidates must possess a strong commitment to Food Safety & Quality
• Ability to learn and execute physical and chemical analyses required for this position
• Ability to compile, retrieve data, and report results on GMI standard data collection systems and Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a food plant in the areas of manufacturing, sanitation, or quality assurance

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• 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.

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.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $48400.00 - $66700.00 / 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.