Perform job with utmost Caution and Safety.

The Machine Operator is responsible for working safely and efficiently to set up, operate, troubleshoot and maintain all machinery on the production floor while ensuring all finished product meets food safety and quality requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Pre-inspect work station(s) to ensure all equipment is in safe working condition.
• Maintain a clean and organized production area to promote a safe work environment.
• Follow LOTO procedures.
• Perform hourly checks, consistently and timely.
• Verify lot and sell by codes on bags and labels for accuracy.
• Maintain and demonstrate a thorough understanding of processing specifications for varying products and materials.
• Match material item numbers and lot codes to corresponding product accurately.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of electronic inventory tracking system (SAP).
• Order and receive materials.
• Perform pre/post sanitation tasks to clean and sanitize all production equipment as necessary.
• Effectively and safely operate, perform preventative maintenance, and perform corrective maintenance on the following equipment in order to meet or exceed planned performance measures;
  • 4 Kettle automated popping system (G-Zilla)
  • Hayssen Sandiacre vertical form fill and seal machine
  • Ishida scale
  • Xray inspection machine
  • Conveyors / Fastbacks
  • Rotating sifting drums
  • Popcorn kettles
  • Case labelers
  • Case sealers
  • Bag sealers
  • Other equipment necessary for operation
• Control, maintain and repair equipment throughout the plant.
• Assist with maintenance related improvement projects as needed.
• Complete proper paperwork for maintenance work orders.

• Education and/or Experience

  Mechatronics Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  A background in food manufacturing or general manufacturing is preferred.

• Travel & Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Individuals must be capable of performing light physical activity as part of the essential functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  •While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell with reasonable accommodation. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation.

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, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
• Balance: paid-time off, paternal leave, 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€‹