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Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
This Mechanic Apprenticeship will ensure the efficient and reliable operation of high-speed processing and packaging equipment. This includes troubleshooting, analyzing root causes, supporting improvements, testing, installing, and conducting all mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance
How you will contribute
This is an apprenticeship program for Mondelēz International. You are a key ingredient in changing how the world snacks.
With coaching, you will operate and maintain equipment to deliver on our safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets. You will use execute all standard work processes on your equipment using AM (autonomous maintenance) and PM (progressive maintenance) standards and ensure that safety processes are observed, and that quality assurance activities are performed. You will understand the losses in their area and equipment and report them.
During you Apprenticeship, you will:
- Attend class 2-3 days a week for ~6-8 semesters.
- Work at the Bakery in parallel with your class schedule for a combination up to 40 hours a week between school and work combined.
- Class and work schedules are aligned with your Supervisor/Trainer at the beginning of each class/semester.
- The costs of tuition, books (stipend), and tool are covered by Mondelez if the apprentice achieves program requirements set forth by Mondelez.
- Performs all duties in compliance with plant rules and practices regarding safety, conduct, sanitation, and good housekeeping.
- Ensures conformance with all Safety, GMP's, health code regulations, NEC, NFPA standards and Food Safety Policies
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
- At least 1 years of manufacturing experience in similar positions.
- Ability to work any shift, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision.
- Able to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (IL6S, HPO, TPM)
- Capable of working effectively as part of a High-Performance Team.
- Ability to problem solve and help with a practical solution.
More about this role
Education / Certifications:
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Served and satisfactorily completed an approved Apprenticeship or Training
Job specific requirements:
- Working knowledge to include (but not restricted to) pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, drives, machining of parts, some electrical knowledge, hand tool usage, and welding.
- At least 2-4 years of manufacturing experience as a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic or successful completion of an approved Apprenticeship Program.
- Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision
- Ability to problem solve and help with practical solutions.
- Ability to analyse scenarios and provide root cause analysis.
Preferred:
- 2-4 years of manufacturing experience
- Able to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
- Strong soft skills regarding training and communication for knowledge transfer
- Experience with high-speed packaging lines and production equipment in food processing, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries
- Familiar with SAP - PM, work order, and asset creation/management
Physical Demands:
The following physical demands are examples of duties that may be performed:
- Climb steps
- Lift 50 pounds and maintain balance
- Ability to perform duties in extreme varying temperatures
- Crawl over, under, and into equipment as necessary to perform job duties
- Work from ladders and lifts
Work schedule: Monday to Friday 40 hours a week
Salary and Benefits:
The hourly wage for this position is $26.516/hr
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
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Job Type
Apprentice (Fixed Term)
Apprentices and Trainees
Early Careers
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of manufacturing experience in similar positions
- 2-4 years manufacturing experience as a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic or successful completion of an approved Apprenticeship Program
- Working knowledge of pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, drives, machining of parts, basic electrical knowledge, hand tool usage, and welding
- Ability to work any shift, weekends, and holidays as required
- Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision
- Ability to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, IL6S, HPO)
- Ability to analyze scenarios and provide root cause analysis
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb, crawl, and work from ladders/lifts (physical demands)
- Familiarity with SAP - PM, work order, and asset creation/management
- Experience with high-speed packaging lines and production equipment in food processing, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries
- Strong communication and training skills for knowledge transfer
Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is characterized by strong company matching, with some eligible groups also receiving a base company contribution. Feedback suggests negotiated updates at represented sites have further enhanced retirement features.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, life and disability insurance, and tax‑advantaged accounts, supported by wellness and EAP offerings. Onsite or company‑sponsored wellbeing initiatives provide additional day‑to‑day support.
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Parental & Family Support — A published global parental‑leave standard and resources such as lactation/wellness rooms signal structured support for caregivers. Bonding leave for all caregivers and other family‑care supports are highlighted in published materials.
Mondelēz International Insights
What We Do
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture
Why Work With Us
We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.
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