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Posted 4 Jul 2026
Maintenance Mechanic
Kellanova
📍 East Grand Rapids
Part-timeFull-time
Job description
<span class="jobdescription"><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:black">Do you have a natural knack for working with your hands and troubleshooting mechanical components? Join us as a Maintenance Mechanic at our Grand Rapids, MI plant. This is a second shift (2:45 pm–10:45 pm) or third shift (10:45 pm–6:45 am) position, and you must be flexible with overtime as needed. Training will begin on first shift for the initial two to three weeks upon hire. The starting pay for this position is $39.42 per hour.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:black">You’ll collaborate with an upbeat, hard-working, and diverse team to keep our plant running smoothly and continuously improve our machinery and maintenance department. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience and work on exciting projects that enhance your skills and career growth.</span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Preventative Maintenance</span></strong><span style="font-family:Cambria, serif"> </span><span style="font-family:Gilroy">–</span><span style="font-family:Gilroy"> Perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment and industrial ovens.</span>
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<strong><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Ensuring Performance Efficiency</span></strong><span style="font-family:Cambria, serif"> </span><span style="font-family:Gilroy">–</span><span style="font-family:Gilroy"> Manage machine performance by setting up equipment, performing changeovers for production, and responding to equipment breakdowns promptly.</span>
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<strong><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Following Best Practices</span></strong><span style="font-family:Cambria, serif"> </span><span style="font-family:Gilroy">–</span><span style="font-family:Gilroy"> Understand, follow, and enforce all established safety, health, quality, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.</span>
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<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:black">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. If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small.</span><span style="font-family:Gilroy"> </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:black">Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See </span><a href="https://kellanovatotalhealth.com/"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">KellanovaTotalHealth.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:black"> for more information.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:black">Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email </span></p>
<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.</span></a></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:black">Get to Know Us</span></strong></p>
<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:black">We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others. </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:105%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:black">Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more </span><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mars.com%2Fnews-and-stories%2Fpress-releases-statements%2Fmars-completes-acquisition-of-kellanova&data=05%7C02%7Crex.pickar%40kellanova.com%7Cb77a277f35ef4cfd6e8908de374ee087%7C36f81a88348644ddb547beb3b6a14994%7C0%7C0%7C639009009078058920%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Rmc4hZ45jruF2fUWVIyfiRf%2BDUZHYZ11BSHHSaiIlk8%3D&reserved=0"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">here</span></a><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:black">, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:black">Let’s shape the future of snacking.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:black">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 </span><a href="https://betterdayspromise.kellanova.com/equity-diversity-inclusion"><strong><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:Gilroy">here</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:black">.</span></strong><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:black"> </span></p>
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