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Are you passionate about high-speed food processing and eager to make impactful improvements? Join our Grand Rapids Bakery team as an Industrial Electrician on 2nd shift (2:45 PM – 10:45 PM). This is an on-site role with occasional weekend support required. Note: Training will begin on first shift for the initial two weeks, followed by additional training on second shift. Full integration into the regular schedule is expected within 45–60 days.

The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $42.92, and we’re offering a $10,000 retention bonus along with up to 3 weeks of vacation upon hire.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that includes Operations, Food Safety, and Environmental Health and Safety professionals, all working together to keep our production machinery running smoothly. This role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment and the opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

+ Maintaining Equipment & Amplifying PLC Knowledge – Alternate between troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and on-the-spot machine repair, focusing on programmable logic controllers.

+ Analyzing Conditions & Providing Solutions – Identify and examine equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and repair electrical and mechanical systems using PLC programming.

+ Prioritizing Innovation & Communication – Seek ways to improve plant efficiency, identify cost-saving opportunities, and maintain open communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and Mechanics.

We’re Looking for Someone With

+ High School diploma or GED

+ State/Local Electrical License OR Journey Card (or will have either at time of hire)

+ Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

+ Demonstrated knowledge of behavior-based safety systems

+ Sitting, standing, walking, lifting and / or repetitive tasks throughout the day. Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs

+ PLC experience

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 25th, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html) to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email [email protected].

Benefits offerings vary by site but are competitive and generally include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, along with an employee assistance program. Kellanova offers paid time off, paid holidays, and other leaves to promote work/life balance.

Where applicable, we offer income protection benefits such as supplemental life insurance and the ability to participate in a retirement plan. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .