Manufacturing Technician
General Mills · Covington, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at General Mills (food & beverage) in Covington, GA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$92k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 1240 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live manufacturing postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 56%
- Machining 50%
- CNC 44%
- Welding 25%
- EHS / safety 25%
- Tooling 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: General Mills in Covington
1 other open role at this site · 2 people we found in manufacturing roles at General Mills.
- Manufacturing Packaging Engineer - Covington, GA · Manufacturing
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Full description from General MillsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment is required or other mechanical technical experience required i.e.: HVAC and/or mechanical experience
- ✓All employees must go through a forklift certification course and are required to drive a forklift
- ✓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)
- ✓Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- ✓Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
- ✓Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
- ✓Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
- ✓Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
- ✓Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
- ✓Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens
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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
- •Manufacturing Technician
- •Starting Pay: $24.46/hour
- •$27.74 per hour after passing 6-month probation
- •$39.05 per hour (max pay)
- •Overtime pay
- •Time worked after 40 hours of work in anyone (1) work week is paid at 1.5 times regular hourly rate of pay
- •Time worked on a holiday is paid 2 times regular hourly rate of pay (if eligible for holiday pay and holiday is worked)
Why Join Our Team
The Covington, GA plant stands out for its highly skilled workforce of technicians who can move up through five levels to reach the top pay range. The plant emphasizes internal promotion and provides opportunities for employees to develop their skills and advance their careers. We are the largest producer of Cinnamon Toast Crunch and a significant number of employees have been with the company since the plant’s opening. The plant has a Good Goes Around Committee focused on employee engagement and hosts different family and community events throughout the year.
What We Have to Offer
- •Up to 120 hours (pro-rated to start date) in the first year, and 88 Holiday hours
- •Great paid time off benefits
- •401(k) match
- •Health Insurance- includes medical, dental and life.
- •And much more!
Your Work Schedule and Shift Information
- •12-hour shifts with 3-2-2 schedule
- •5:45 am to 6:00 pm (day shift)
- •5:45 pm to 6:00 am (night shift)
- •Shift rotation every 8 weeks (day to night or night to days)
- •Scheduled Work Pattern
- •Short week: (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday) 36.75 hours
- •Long week: (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday) 48.60 hours
- •Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- •Plant operation is 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
As part of our manufacturing team, you will
- •Support packaging and processing operations
- •Participate in equipment startup, changeovers, and shutdowns
- •Troubleshoot equipment issues and partner with Maintenance
- •Calibrate systems to meet required specifications
- •Perform quality and safety checks
- •Clean and sanitize production equipment and work areas
- •Participates in continuous improvement initiatives
- •Assist in training new employees
- •Assist other plant areas as assigned
Eligibility
Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
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