Conagra Brands located in Macomb, Michigan, (23 mile and Hayes) has openings for Machine Operator positions on 1st shift. Conagra Macomb produces Duke’s Shorty sausages. Not familiar with Duke’s? Duke’s is a delicious snack- sized sausage made with real, whole ingredients and not a lot of sugar. Positions rotate through a variety of tasks involved in the manufacturing and packaging of sausages.

Starting pay is $16.50/hr., along with full benefits after 60 days: medical, dental, vision, free short term disability, 401k (dollar for dollar match up to 6%), free life insurance, paid holidays/vacations. Conagra offers $1,250 retention bonus over 1 year: $250 after 90 days, $500 after 6 months and $500 at 1 year.

Position Summary

This person will be primarily responsible for operating the Ishida Scale and KHS Wrapper/Pouch Machine in the Dukes Packaging area.  Other responsibilities will be to cross train on all other positions associated with the Duke’s packing line and other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Safety is the #1 responsibility.
• Follow all GMP’s and USDA guidelines
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required
• Perform CPS activities as related to a Principle Based Organization:
  • Equipment Ownership
  • Personal Action Plan Development & Sustainment
  • Coaching other team members
  • Creation and deployment of CSD Material
  • Troubleshooting
• Support CPS activities to include but not limited to: Safety, Quality, BOS, 5S, CIL, Centerline, Equipment Ownership, Area Ownership, Team Participation, and CSD etc.
• Properly operate the equipment within Quality expectations to include: Code Dates, Packaging Materials, product standards, etc.
• Responsible for any other tasks/duties as directed by your Supervisor/Line Lead

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment This role will require lifting and moving materials by hand throughout your shift while standing for extended periods of time. Lifts can be up to 50 lbs.
• Work in cold areas approximately 45 degrees

Monday- Friday 5:30 am to 4:00 pm. Saturdays and additional OT as production demands required.

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 salaries, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
• Balance: paid-time off , flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

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. â€‹