General Labor - 1st Shift

Conagra Brands; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) / pension

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Council Bluffs, IA is hiring a General Labor to perform prep work, rotate line positions, and assist with packaging. Shift 7:00 AM–4:30 PM with an hourly rate of $20.88 and a $0.50 attendance bonus for first shift. This is an on-site role reporting to the operations team.

You will follow GMP and safety rules, lift up to 50 pounds, and help keep the work area clean. A high school diploma or GED and at least 3 months of production experience are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum 3 months production or related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prep work for operations and rotate line positions.
• Open and dump bags of ingredients into filler equipment.
• Fill nesting trays and carton magazines; assemble cases.
• Lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and maintain GMP standards.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Plant safety

5S principles

Food allergen awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shift: 7:00 AM-4:30 PM Hourly Rate: $20.88 an hour

The General Labor position is responsible for a variety of tasks including prep work for operations, rotating between line positions, opening and dumping bags of ingredients into filler equipment, filling nesting trays and carton magazines, assembling cases, hand placing product onto line, packing finished cartons into cases, and performing housekeeping and cleanup while following all safety regulations and ensuring all GMP and quality standards are met.

Starting pay up to $20.88 per hour + Attendance Bonus! ($0.50 for first shift)

You will be onsite at the facility located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. As a general labor, you will report to the operations team.

You Will Work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position Follow instruction Use manufacturing equipment and tools used to perform the job. Communication with individuals in the production line Work with others as a team Lift up to 50 pounds repetitively

Job Tasks:

• Put on all required personal protective equipment and safety gear and perform a safety check on equipment to be used in the daily operations and ensure that all safety devices are functioning properly
• Feed filler equipment with vegetables, protein, fillings and sauces, position boxed meat to workstations, fill nesting hoppers with trays, fill carton magazines, assemble cases, monitor case sealer and monitor dough caps.
• Manually place proper portion of protein into trays as they pass on conveyor
• Manually pack finished cartons of product into cases and push full cases to case sealer
• Manually position empty pallet and hand stack finished cases on pallets
• Keep work area clear and clean, re-seal and put away used components and packaging material, breakdown boxes, place trash in proper receptacles and clean tools and equipment
• Attend daily pre-shift meetings, safety meetings, and other meetings

You have:

• Knowledge of GMP's and plant safety
• Understanding of damage/loss
• Knowledge of 5s principles
• Work with pork, chicken, beef and shellfish products in addition to many other ingredients and allergens

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum 3 months production or related experience required.

Anticipated Close Date: November 14, 2026

Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa

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. 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.

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. 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.