COMPANY OVERVIEW 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. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next. POSITION OVERVIEW Forklift Driver - Belvidere, IL Starting Pay: $22.01/hour $2.00/hour additional shift differential pay (night shift) 12-hour shifts | 2 on / 5 off, 5 on / 2 off schedule Why Join Our Team Located in Boone County in Northern Illinois, our Belvidere General Mills manufacturing site has around 650 team members who help make food the world loves. We operate in a dynamic business environment with a culture that values safety, teamwork, wellness, and more! Team members value our family-oriented environment, culture of teamwork, great wellness programs, employee giveaways, and family appreciation days. 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-mindset, and expand your technical capabilities, then GMI is a great place to start! Our products include Lara Bar, soft-baked bars, Nature Valley chewy & crunchy granola bars, Fruit by the Foot, and packaged cereal. What We Have to Offer $22.01/hour starting pay $2.00/hour additional pay for night shift 10 days (120 hours) vacation annually 11 paid company holidays 401(k) with company match Health Insurance includes medical, dental, vision, and life Great paid time off benefits and much more! Your Work Schedule and Shift Information 12-hour shifts Day shift: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Night shift: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am Rotating crew pattern: 2 days on / 5 days off, 5 days on / 2 days off Must be willing to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES As part of our manufacturing team, you will: Be responsible for storage of raw material, ingredients, and finished product Manage inbound and outbound shipments Support production needs Create high-quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE Use TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility Work 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 CHALLENGE yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity Operate forklifts within production and warehouse operations Select, prepare, and load product for outbound shipment per customer specifications Receive, unload, and inspect inbound ingredients/packaging materials Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance Assist in training new employees MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED Forklift experience; Forklift license/certification or willing to obtain one Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Ability 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 (Personal Protective Equipment - PPE) 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 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Manufacturing or production experience ELIGIBILITY Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE) General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is a great place to grow a career: New possibilities. Bold thinking. Real heart. Build remarkable brands with remarkable people. At General Mills, we make food the world loves. Across 100+ markets, we come together to create, innovate and grow. Here, you’ll do meaningful work and help to lead the future of food at a company that stands for good. Watch with captions in other languages here. Our careers Our company Set up job alerts to receive instant email notifications for new openings matching your interests. 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