Job Description

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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:
Warehouse Clerk - Gladstone, MO
As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting and assisting with warehouse operations by managing shipments, processing orders, tracking inventory, and operating equipment.
Shift hours:

• 8-hour shifts (Monday - Friday)

• 1st shift: 6:45 am to 3:15 pm
• 2nd shift: 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm
• 3rd shift: 10:45 pm to 7:15 am
• Currently hiring for 2nd and/or 3rd shift, dependent upon business need
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 5 days per week with occasional weekend work

Pay:

• $18.50 per hour (starting pay rate)

• $20.00 per hour after 6 months of successful performance
• Shift differential

• Additional $1.00 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shift

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) - includes company match, annual company contribution and more
• Health Insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and life
• AND much more!

About our Location:
Our General Mills facility in Gladstone, Missouri, is the latest addition to our North America plant network - proudly making La Tiara taco shells. As part of a startup team, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape our culture, grow alongside your coworkers, and make an impact from the very beginning.
At General Mills, we believe in growth - for our business, our communities, and especially our people. If you're ready to learn, expand your skills, take on new challenges, and build a career in a safety-first environment, Gladstone is the place to do it.
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

• Manage all inbound and outbound warehouse operations, including gate monitoring, appointment scheduling, dock assignments, paperwork verification, and dispatch
• Ensure timely and accurately preparation and processing of shipping and receiving documents, including Bills of Lading (BOL)
• Maintain inventory records and update warehouse management systems
• Maintain facility security, including monitoring and controlling dock doors
• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to maintain high service standards
• Safely operate forklifts within production, packaging and warehouse operations
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment
• Conduct quality checks to ensure compliance with company standards
• Accurately complete all required documentation in a timely manner
• Support processing and/or packaging operations as needed
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency and performance
• Assist the Logistics Lead through the start-up phase of the logistics department, helping establish processes and ways of working
• Assist in onboarding and training new warehouse employees

What you have to offer:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
• 1+ years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems preferred
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment; willing to obtain a forklift/POV license
• Basic computer skills, including data entry, email communication, production-related systems and possible use of software (such as Word, Excel)
• Ability to work independently and as a team with flexibility to quickly shift work priorities
• Experience in manufacturing/production environment preferred

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

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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Skills Required