Mechanic Apprentice
$21.87/hr
Join Kellanova in one of our state-of-the-art facilities as a Mechanic Apprentice. Here, you will learn to become the "go-to" for all mechanical breakdowns on manufacturing industrial equipment ...
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Mechanic Apprentice
$21.87/hr
Join Kellanova in one of our state-of-the-art facilities as a Mechanic Apprentice. Here, you will learn to become the "go-to" for all mechanical breakdowns on manufacturing industrial equipment ...
Mechanic Apprentice
Cary, NC · On-site
$21.87/hr
Join Kellanova in one of our state-of-the-art facilities as a Mechanic Apprentice. Here, you will learn to become the "go-to" for all mechanical breakdowns on manufacturing industrial equipment ...
Mechanic Apprentice
Cary, NC · On-site
$21.87/hr
Join Kellanova in one of our state-of-the-art facilities as a Mechanic Apprentice. Here, you will learn to become the "go-to" for all mechanical breakdowns on manufacturing industrial equipment ...
Mechanic Apprentice
Cary, NC · On-site
$21.87/hr
Join Kellanova in one of our state-of-the-art facilities as a Mechanic Apprentice. Here, you will learn to become the "go-to" for all mechanical breakdowns on manufacturing industrial equipment ...
Mechanic Apprentice
Cary, NC · On-site
$21.87/hr
Join Kellanova in one of our state-of-the-art facilities as a Mechanic Apprentice. Here, you will learn to become the "go-to" for all mechanical breakdowns on manufacturing industrial equipment ...
Electrician Apprentice
$21.87/hr
Join Kellanova in one of our state-of-the-art facilities as an Electrical Apprentice. Here, you will learn to become the "go-to" for all mechanical breakdowns on manufacturing industrial equipment ...
Electrician Apprentice
$21.87/hr
Join Kellanova in one of our state-of-the-art facilities as an Electrical Apprentice. Here, you will learn to become the "go-to" for all mechanical breakdowns on manufacturing industrial equipment ...
Electrician Apprentice
Cary, NC · On-site
$21.87/hr
Join Kellanova in one of our state-of-the-art facilities as an Electrical Apprentice. Here, you will learn to become the "go-to" for all mechanical breakdowns on manufacturing industrial equipment ...
Electrician Apprentice
Cary, NC · On-site
$21.87/hr
Join Kellanova in one of our state-of-the-art facilities as an Electrical Apprentice. Here, you will learn to become the "go-to" for all mechanical breakdowns on manufacturing industrial equipment ...
Electrician Apprentice
$21.87/hr
Join Kellanova in one of our state-of-the-art facilities as an Electrical Apprentice. Here, you will learn to become the "go-to" for all mechanical breakdowns on manufacturing industrial equipment ...
Electrician Apprentice
$21.87/hr
Join Kellanova in one of our state-of-the-art facilities as an Electrical Apprentice. Here, you will learn to become the "go-to" for all mechanical breakdowns on manufacturing industrial equipment ...
Kellanova Jobs Information
Do workers at Kellanova get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
92% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
92% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Does Kellanova pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
60% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
60% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
At Kellanova, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
64% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and January 2026.
64% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and January 2026.
Is the health insurance from Kellanova affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
91% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and January 2026.
91% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and January 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Kellanova?
Most people get paid time off work.
81% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and January 2026.
81% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and January 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
- 79% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 21% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Do workers at Kellanova worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
74% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
74% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do Kellanova workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
57% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
57% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
How easy is it for Kellanova workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
79% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
79% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Kellanova?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
79% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
79% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Do Kellanova managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
79% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
79% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do jobs at Kellanova spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Kellanova?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
Is working at Kellanova good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
42% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
42% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do people at Kellanova feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Do people at Kellanova get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
71% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
71% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Kellanova?
Most people feel stressed out here.
70% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
70% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
Do people at Kellanova enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do people at Kellanova recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Kellanova?
Most people got enough training when they started.
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Kellanova?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 39% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
In the last year, 39% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Do people think Kellanova’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
85% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
85% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Kellanova is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
41% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
41% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Mechanical Apprentice jobs?
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$21.87/hr
Full-time, Part-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 29 days ago
Kellanova rating
7.3
Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
145th of 380 rated food and drinks producers
Job description
Join Kellanova in one of our state-of-the-art facilities as a Mechanic Apprentice. Here, you will learn to become the “go-to” for all mechanical breakdowns on manufacturing industrial equipment alongside seasoned skilled trade mentors. We will transport your talents and ideas—just like conveyer belts—into a satisfying career full of opportunity. Grab your toolbox and help us create the future of food!
Apprenticeship Program Details:
- This is a paid apprenticeship that is tailored to emerging talent. This will not satisfy the requirements of state licenses.
- The pay rate for this role starts out at $21.87 and continues to increase throughout the program—and did we mention we have plenty of snacks?!
- We will be investing in your future through a tuition reimbursement program during the apprenticeship
- Requires a 1.5-year, full-time commitment starting May 2026.
- Your journey with us will include a full onboarding and professional development including executive exposure, networking events, and community activities
- This role is located in Cary, North Carolina and must be completed fully onsite
A Taste of What You'll Be Doing
- Be a Bold Learner – Not only will you be working day to day on our production lines, but also participating in robust professional development to give you a great taste of Kellanova
- Utilize Your Education – Put your textbook knowledge to the test in a real-world environment and be a part of how the snacks get made
- Turn a Wrench – Troubleshoot, collaborate, and repair industrial food manufacturing equipment like conveyer belts, packaging equipment, and industrial mixers
- Bake Your Best Ideas – As emerging talent in this field, you will be shaping this industry and your ideas are the missing ingredient we need to bring our best to the table!
We are Looking for Someone With
- Student must be eligible for enrollment at an accredited community college/ trade school and available for a 1.5 year full-time commitment starting May 2026
- Previous exposure to mechanical or maintenance concepts through either classroom or work experience
- Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities
- A desire to improve the place you work
- Problem solving and analytical skills
What’s Next
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. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.
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 KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email
USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.
Get to Know Us
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.
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 here, 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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Industry
Food and drink manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Battle Creek, MI, US