Food Production Operator: Safe, Consistent, Year‑Round Role

Conagra Brands; North Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in North Mankato, Minnesota is seeking a Production Operator to safely process and package food according to specifications. The role is full-time, year-round with benefits, and includes a 6:00 AM–6:00 PM shift and a starting hourly rate of $20.85.

You will maintain a clean production area, follow recipes, inspect products, operate kettles and pallet equipment, and support packaging tasks to meet quality standards. Competitive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Follow established recipes, processing specifications and product standards.
• Maintain food safety, quality and sanitation standards.
• Work safely in a manufacturing environment while supporting production and packaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized production area to promote a safe work environment.
• Follow processing specifications for varying products and materials.
• Inspect products and remove defective product from the production and packaging line.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment as necessary.
• Identify and set up the correct raw materials, recipes and utensils for each product.
• Complete exact measurements according to recipes to ensure product standards are met.
• Operate multiple electric kettles simultaneously.
• Remove popped corn from kettles and dispense it into bins.
• Assemble corrugate items into cases or displays, package bags and palletize finished products according to specifications.
• Operate pallet jacks and electric pallet wrappers.

Job description

Conagra Brands in North Mankato, Minnesota is seeking a Production Operator to safely process and package food according to specifications. The role is full-time, year-round with benefits, and includes a 6:00 AM–6:00 PM shift and a starting hourly rate of $20.85.

You will maintain a clean production area, follow recipes, inspect products, operate kettles and pallet equipment, and support packaging tasks to meet quality standards. Competitive benefits accompany this position.