General Mills
Manufacturing Packaging Engineer - Covington, GA
Covington, GA · Senior · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$20,930 more — $116,230 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $116,230 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Electronics Engineers, Except Computer" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (17-2072) · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Support L&D assessments and content development
- At the site level partner with leadership to advocate for system investment
- Build learnings into training materials and coaching of the operating team members to increase capability of the broader team
- Accountable for the operational foundation systems across the platform to secure basic conditions and drive out losses (Clean-Inspect-Lubricate CIL, Centerlines CL and Theory of Operation TOO)
- Advanced expertise in the 4M's through a physical presence on the manufacturing floor (machine, materials, methods, human) to build capability in others understanding of interdependency of inputs
- This position will provide backup support as needed, ensuring business continuity and operational efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience
- 5+ years of related experience
- Proven success reducing losses and improving performance in a manufacturing setting
- Demonstrated technical capability and knowledge of unit operations and manufacturing machinery
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree (Technical/Science/Engineering preferred)
- 6+ years of related experience
- Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is:
- $95,300 - $143,150 Annual At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role.
- 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.
- Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being.
- You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.
Benefits
- Develop through connections and learning from operators, technicians and peers through rigorous application and understanding of foundational systems
- We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks.
- Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors.
Company info
- SALARY RANGE The salary range for this position is: $95,300 - $143,150 Annual At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role.
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.
- If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.
- General Mills is an equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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