Cocoa Operator

conagrabrands; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 86,789,000 - 93,677,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life, accident and DIS/AD

401(k)/pension eligibility

Stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Paid-time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Menomonie, Wisconsin is hiring a Cocoa Operator for the 3rd shift (11:00 PM–7:00 AM). No prior experience required; full training provided. You will operate cocoa manufacturing equipment, help with packaging, and ensure safety, quality, and efficient changeovers in a fast-paced plant.

The role offers strong benefits and a competitive hourly wage of $30.82 plus a $0.50 shift differential. This on-site position supports the Cocoa Manufacturing group under the Cocoa Manager.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated safety performance and accident-free behavior in prior roles.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience working in a team environment with time management and prioritization.
• Comfortable using computers and basic software.
• Ability to work overtime and adjust schedules as needed.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor cocoa department equipment and systems.
• Ensure products are packaged to established standards.
• Perform quality checks, data verification, sanitation, lubrication and changeovers.
• Communicate material needs to maintain supply.
• Support preventive maintenance and report equipment issues.
• Rotate through department duties and collaborate with the team.
• Maintain food safety and food quality responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Overtime flexibility

Regular attendance

Job description

Shift

Shift: 11:00 PM-7:00 AM

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate: $30.82 an hour + $.50 shift differential

Do You Have a Taste for Something Big?

Join our Conagra Brands team in Menomonie, Wisconsin, making our famous Swiss Miss cocoa products! As a Cocoa Operator, you will be part of our Cocoa Manufacturing group and report to the Cocoa Manager. No experience is necessary, and full training will be provided.

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• Safety First: Perform your job with the utmost caution and safety while helping prevent safety incidents to yourself and others.
• Operate Equipment: Operate and perform processes associated with assigned equipment and systems within the Cocoa Department, ensuring products are packaged according to established standards.
• Quality & Production: Complete required quality checks, data verification, sanitation, lubrication, and changeovers. Communicate material needs to help ensure proper supply.
• Support Equipment Maintenance: Support AMD activities, including preventive and ongoing maintenance, lubrication, calibration, and other tasks according to work order requests. Report equipment abnormalities as they arise.
• Work Safely Across the Department: Safely operate assigned equipment and perform required job rotations.
• Collaborate with the Team: Communicate with and participate in training from other Operators, Crew Coordinators, Maintenance, and Supervisors.
• Food Safety & Quality: Maintain responsibility for food safety and food quality.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Ingredients Required for Success

• Demonstrated excellent safety performance and accident/incident-free behavior.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or experience.
• Experience working in a team environment using time management, interpersonal, and prioritization skills.
• Comfortable using computers.
• Ability to follow all department and plant safety guidelines.
• Ability to work overtime and adjust work schedules as needed.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Position Details

Location: Menomonie, Wisconsin

Schedule: Full-time, 40 scheduled hours per week

Shift: 3rd Shift

Work Arrangement: On-site

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Anticipated Close Date: October 17, 2026

Location: Menomonie, Wisconsin

Our Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.