Machine Operator - 3rd Shift - Reddi Wip/ Tablespreads Plant

Conagra Brands; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/pension eligibility

Stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Indianapolis is seeking a Machine Operator to safely operate equipment, perform quality checks, and support packaging and processing areas on a night shift. You will report to the Production Team Lead and will engage in preventative maintenance, line training, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, operate in a food manufacturing setting, and adapt to overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime, up to 4 hours before/after shift.
• Desire to work in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate plant machinery and perform preventative and corrective maintenance to help exceed planned performance measures.
• Perform quality checks according to established procedures.
• Partner with the Line Lead to identify cross training opportunities.
• Follow all training documents for your assigned line.
• Participate in equipment and production-area cleaning processes.
• Communicate with the Line Lead and Maintenance to ensure issues with assigned equipment are addressed promptly.
• Follow and comply with all SQF and GMP requirements.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Operations Manager.

Skills

Food manufacturing

Safety oriented

Job description

Shift: 10:30 PM-7:00 AM Hourly Rate: $24.67 an hour + $$0.30 shift differential

Do You Have a Taste for Something Big? Conagra Brands in Indianapolis is looking to add a Machine Operator to our production team to help us meet the demands of our customers across the country. You will work onsite at our Indianapolis, IN manufacturing plant on West 62nd Street and report to the Production Team Lead. In this role, you will safely operate equipment to produce quality products, clean equipment, and perform other tasks that support our packaging and processing areas.

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• Safely operate plant machinery and perform preventative and corrective maintenance to help exceed planned performance measures.
• Perform quality checks according to established procedures.
• Partner with the Line Lead to identify cross training opportunities.
• Follow all training documents for your assigned line.
• Participate in equipment and production-area cleaning processes.
• Communicate with the Line Lead and Maintenance to ensure issues with assigned equipment are addressed promptly.
• Follow and comply with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) requirements.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Operations Manager.

Ingredients Required for Success

• Desire to work in a food manufacturing environment.
• Availability to work overtime, typically up to 4 hours before or after a scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Anticipated Close Date: December 4, 2026

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

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.