Evening Veg Mix Operator — $20.63/hr + $1.50 Diff (Dec Start)

Conagra Brands, Inc.; Town of Darien (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) / Pension eligibility

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Darien, Wisconsin is hiring for a night shift production role. You will read production schedules, set up and operate veg mix equipment, and help blend vegetables to meet product specifications in a high-speed facility.

You will monitor temperatures, ensure packaging and ingredients are available, maintain safety and cleanliness, and collaborate with a team to keep the line running smoothly through changeovers, shutdowns, and cleaning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or food production is helpful.
• Knowledge of food handling, packaging practices, and GMPs.
• Understanding of safety, quality control, and critical control points.
• Familiarity with allergen and bloodborne pathogen control or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills to support teamwork and daily operations.
• Dependable attendance and attention to detail in completing assigned work.
• Team-oriented with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow production schedules to ensure accurate execution of daily plans.
• Set up, operate, and adjust veg mix equipment to meet product specifications.
• Open, inspect, and prepare toted products for blending processes.
• Operate equipment including dumpers, cluster breakers, verifeeders, conveyors, and shakers.
• Mix vegetables in required proportions during startup, production, changeovers, and shutdown.
• Maintain consistent product flow to form fillers to support uninterrupted production.
• Monitor ingredient temperatures and take action to protect product quality.
• Ensure availability of packaging materials, ingredients, and finished goods.
• Stop production and report deviations from specifications or equipment issues.
• Maintain housekeeping standards to support food safety and operational excellence.
• Tear down equipment and prepare for cleaning processes.
• Rinse and sanitize veg mix equipment, conveyors, and related systems.
• Support team operations and complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Production scheduling

Equipment operation

Product prep

Industrial equipment

Ingredient mixing

Process flow

Temperature monitoring

Packaging readiness

Quality control

Housekeeping

Shutdown prep

Sanitation

Team support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Conagra Brands in Darien, Wisconsin is hiring for a night shift production role. You will read production schedules, set up and operate veg mix equipment, and help blend vegetables to meet product specifications in a high-speed facility.

You will monitor temperatures, ensure packaging and ingredients are available, maintain safety and cleanliness, and collaborate with a team to keep the line running smoothly through changeovers, shutdowns, and cleaning.