Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will operate and monitor the blanching process to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production at our Archbold, Ohio facility. You will prepare equipment for operation, monitor product flow and processing conditions, perform quality checks, and maintain compliance with food safety, safety, and manufacturing standards. You will work with team members across the production area to ensure continuous operations while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Check production schedules and prepare equipment and work areas for operations.
• Set blancher controls, install and secure screens, open and close valves as required, fill equipment with water, regulate steam flow, set revolutions, and monitor temperatures throughout production.
• Obtain bean samples from each tank and deliver samples for quality testing.
• Monitor the loading of raw ingredients from bean tanks into machine hoppers.
• Fill totes with blanched beans and move materials to designated staging areas.
• Monitor blancher performance, review product samples, and make process adjustments as needed to maintain product quality.
• Perform equipment startup and shutdown activities and support kettle operations as required.
• Clean screens, break down cardboard containers, and maintain sanitary production conditions.
• Follow all company safety policies, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices, and 5S standards.
• Follow plant Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and apply equipment isolation requirements when necessary.
• Clean, secure, and prepare equipment at the end of each shift.
• Complete required documentation and perform other duties as assigned.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Effective organization and communication skills.
• Experience completing production and operational documentation accurately.
• Commitment to personal safety and the safety of fellow team members.
• Motivated team player with a collaborative approach to work.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety, sanitation, and manufacturing safety practices preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred. Physical Requirements

More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include:

• 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.

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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.