Industrial Utilities Technician

Blue Buffalo

Geneva, IL

Estimated pay: Est. $40–$52/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

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. Our Geneva, IL Plant is the 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 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: Industrial Utilities Technician - Geneva, IL As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for performing specific preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical repair, and other tasks and techniques to keep refrigeration systems, utility plant machinery and equipment, including electrical, condensate/steam, fire protection, potable/domestic water and sewer in operational conditions to meet production, refrigeration, storage, and shipping needs. Shift hours: 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 (rotating - see Shift Schedule below - work times may change while training) 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 rotating schedule Each work block rotates from days to nights 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: Week S unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday T hursday F riday Sat urday 1 Days Off Off Nights Nights Off Off 2 Off Days Days Off Off Night Night 3 Night Off Off Days Days Off Off 4 Off Nights Nights Off Off Days Days Pay: $39.70 per hour up to $44.59 per hour depending upon skillset and experience Tech I: $39.70 per hour Tech II: $44.59 per hour Tech III: $50.13 per hour (Internal Advancement Opportunity) Rates include $2.00 per hour for rotation shift differential Benefits: 120 hours of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays 48 hours paid sick and emergency time Great paid time off benefits 401(k) - company match, annual company contribution and more Health Insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and life AND much more! About our Location: Our Geneva General Mills facility is located on the western side of the Chicago, Illinois suburbs in Kane County. Geneva is our most recent North America plant network expansion, joining the GMI network in 2024 we make Betty Crocker desserts and our iconic Gushers and Fruit snacks. Driven by being humble, hungry, and smart, the team is already making an impact and #StandingforGood in their local Chicago suburb community. 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! What your day will look like: Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, WORLDWIDE Using TECHNOLOGY in a newly built, industry-leading facility Working with HIGH-LEVEL operating teammates in a plant with a learning mindset culture CHALLENGING yourself to get the