About this Production Operator role at Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands is looking for Production Operator to join our growing team!
Reporting to the Team Lead, you will operate and monitor packaging equipment to support safe, efficient production at our Rensselaer, Indiana facility. You will complete quality checks, address routine equipment issues, and work with your team to ensure Orville Redenbacher and ACT II products meet Conagra Brands quality and food safety standards.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
- Operate, stock, and monitor packaging machines on production lines
- Perform routine product and process quality verifications
- Troubleshoot basic mechanical and equipment issues
- Maintain required production and quality documentation
- Follow all safety rules, procedures, and policies
- Partner with team members and provide support across the line as needed
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory, food safety, and plant standards
Ingredients Required for Your Success
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment
- Basic to moderate computer and iPad proficiency
- Skilled in reading and interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedural documents
- Competence with basic math including measuring, averaging, and ranges
- Readiness to work in a fast‑paced production setting with changing conditions
- Ability to work 3-2-2 schedule | 12-hour shifts 7-7 | Rotate days to nights every 4 months
Physical Requirements
- Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.
- Performing consistent repetitive tasks.
- Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities
Our Company
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
