Industrial Electrician

Are you ready to power up your career in a fast-paced, high-speed food processing environment? As an Industrial Electrician at our Grand Rapids Bakery, you’ll be the expert who keeps our state-of-the-art production lines running smoothly and efficiently. This is a fully on-site role on 2nd shift (2:45 PM – 10:45 PM), with occasional weekend support required. Training begins on first shift for two weeks, then transitions to second shift, with full integration expected within 45–60 days.   You’ll join a collaborative team of Operations, Food Safety, and Environmental Health & Safety professionals who are passionate about delivering quality and innovation. You’ll work hands-on with advanced equipment, expand your PLC expertise, and have real opportunities to drive improvements and make a lasting impact on our iconic snack brands.   You’ll get hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment, opportunities to grow your skills, and, right from the start, a $10,000 retention bonus and up to 3 weeks of vacation upon hire! The starting hourly pay for this position is $42.92.   A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing   Maintain Equipment & Amplify PLC Knowledge – Troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and repair high-speed production machinery, focusing on programmable logic controllers. Analyze Conditions & Provide Solutions – Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and repair electrical and mechanical systems using PLC programming. Drive Innovation & Communication – Identify efficiency improvements, seek 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) PLC experience Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) Demonstrated knowledge of behavior-based safety systems Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the day; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs   What’s Next Applications for this position will be accepted through December 17, 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 to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.   Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@. 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 includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, 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 , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.   Let’s shape the future of snacking.   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.

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