Quality Lab Assistant 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. The General Mills Buffalo Plant manufactures both flour and cereal products for General Mills' North America Retail and North America Food Service segments. Our flour products are targeted to a wide variety of customers within our North America Food Service division. Our cereal products include a variety of sizes and configurations of Cheerios, Lucky Charms, and Chex. Operating since 1903, the Buffalo plant has a long history in downtown Buffalo, making the city smell like Cheerios since 1941.The Quality Lab Assistant (QLA) role is designed to provide individuals with an opportunity to learn about food safety and quality at a General Mills facility, learn more about the Lab Technician and Quality Engineer roles, and bring new ideas and continuous improvement strategies to the plant. The QLA position will be on day shift (approximately 7:00am-3:00pm) but may be asked to work weekends and different shifts. This is a temporary role and will last 3 months in length, generally over the summer.$24/hr (no benefits)
Key Accountabilities:- Planning and executing assigned projects
- Learning the lab technician role and responsibilities
- Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance or Logistics departments as needed to complete assignments
- Learning the production process and developing relationships with the production team
- Leading capability studies
- Shadowing Quality Engineers to learn and perform daily activities
Minimum Qualifications:
Leadership experience in school, work, or extracurricular activities Open to work alternative shifts (2nd shift or 3rd shift) to support the 24-7 operations of the plant
Preferred Qualifications:- Working toward a BS/BA in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial/Quality Engineering, Food Science or Chemistry
- Students with a sophomore or junior year class statusGPA 3.0 or above
- Additional Considerations
At the completion of this program, a formal evaluation of performance and contributions will be reviewed with employee for growth and experience.
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.
Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
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.
