General Production - Assembler - 1st shift

Conagra Brands; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Dental and Vision

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Fayetteville, AR is hiring for a production operator on the 6:00 AM–4:30 PM shift at $19.11 per hour. You will monitor and troubleshoot equipment to keep production running while joining a team of over 500 associates.

This role involves manual poultry sorting, hanging, placement, grading, miss-cuts and re-work, with rotation through line positions and strict adherence to GMP, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• This is a physical production role requiring manual tasks.
• Overtime may be needed to meet production demand.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot production equipment to ensure continuous production.
• Perform poultry sorting, hanging, placement, grading, miss-cuts and re-work on the cut-up line.
• Rotate through line positions and observe all safety, GMP and quality standards.

Job description

Shift: 6:00 AM-4:30 PM Hourly Rate: $19.11 an hour

Do you have a taste for something big? If you're looking for the opportunity to reach your potential, consider Conagra Brands as your next career destination. At our Fayetteville, AR Conagra Plant, we're producing Hungry Man, Gardein, Evol Reporting to the Team Lead, you will monitor and troubleshoot the operation of production equipment to ensure continuous production. You will join a team of over 500 associates. The primary functions of this position are to manually perform various production tasks, poultry sorting, hanging, placement, grading, miss-cuts and re-work positions of the cut-up production line in a timely manner, while rotating through the line positions as required and, observing all safety regulations and ensuring all GMP and quality standards are met and to maintain an efficient and high-quality flow of product through the production process.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday and occasional Friday's, as needed| 10-hour shifts | Start times vary between 6:00 - 4:30pm - depending on the department or production line. Starting Pay: $19.11/hour

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

At the start of the shift check schedule, complete "pass-over 'with previous shift operator, put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear. Complete safety check on equipment to ensure all safety devices / tools are functioning properly. Check the production schedule for the product being run and verify proper supplies are available in the staging area. Report to assigned cut-up workstation, (poultry Sorting, Hanging, Placement, Grading, Miss-cuts and Re-work positions.

Ensure proper tools / utensils are available and rotate through positions (1x per hr. or as directed) according to pre-set schedule.

• Sorter -manually sort totes of cut poultry to appropriate line for processing.
• Hanger-Visually inspect raw chicken on conveyor, manually hang birds on conveyed shackles for processing and remove non-conforming birds to tubs for rework.
• Operate conveyor belt speed with foot pedal to maintain bird flow as appropriate.
• Placement- manually place cut poultry parts into conveyor trays compartments inspect-remove non-conforming for further processing
• Grader- Monitor tanks of cut poultry at exit chutes, visually inspect cut parts, rake cut parts in tanks to level, remove non-conforming to tubs for transport to rework as required.
• Rework-Place re-worked product back onto the conveyor as appropriate.
• Miss-Cuts- inspect chicken parts on conveyor belt, manually cut part with electric scissors into wing-ettes / drum-ettes as appropriate.
• Clean the machine parts, tools, utensils, tubs and tanks as required.
• Keep work area clear and clean, runout product and complete change-overs and sanitation clean-up as directed.
• Assist other personnel and complete other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain clean and safe working environment in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• At the end of the shift complete "pass-over 'with next shift operator or clean area, prepare and secure all equipment as required.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

This is a physical position. You will be asked to do things like lifting boxes of up to 40 pounds, climbing stairs and using your hands to move things. This is a manufacturing environment with large machinery and moving parts that can be noisy. Safety is important to us; we provide earplugs and other personal protective equipment. Overtime may be needed to ensure we fulfill production demand. Power jack and forklift experience preferred

Physical Requirements

Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements may vary but can include: Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time. Performing consistent repetitive tasks. Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials. Also be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary. More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process.

Anticipated Close Date

October 16, 2026

Location

Fayetteville, Arkansas

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®.

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®.

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.