Machine Operator - Various Shifts

Conagra Brands; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Menomonie, Wisconsin is hiring for various Machine Operator positions across the plant. Starting pay is $30.82 per hour plus a $0.50 shift differential. Shifts include 8-hour and 12-hour options, with overtime and weekend rotations as needed.

You will operate production equipment, ensure safety and food quality, and support efficient manufacturing processes. New hires typically start on off/night shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent demonstrated safety performance and accident-free behavior.
• Ability to contribute to a fast-paced team environment while also working independently.
• Strong time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize work.
• Proactive work ethic and analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or experience.
• Ability to work overtime and adjust your schedule as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 200 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform work with a strong focus on safety and preventing incidents.
• Safely operate assigned equipment while ensuring product quality.
• Manage workflow of equipment including quality checks and changeovers.
• Communicate material needs to maintain production supply.
• Stock and supply materials and remove waste from production areas.
• Perform sanitation tasks and provide relief coverage for breaks.
• Complete shift-to-shift communication and required documentation.
• Participate in maintenance, lubrication, calibration and TPM/AMD programs.
• Report equipment abnormalities and participate in training as applicable.

Skills

Safety

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Shift: various start times-various end times

Hourly Rate: $30.82 an hour + $.50 shift differential

Do You Have a Taste for Something Big?

Join our team at Conagra Brands in Menomonie, Wisconsin! We are hiring for various Machine Operator positions throughout the plant. These roles support the safe and efficient operation of production equipment and processes while helping us deliver products that meet our food safety and quality standards.

Starting Pay:

$30.82/hour

Available Schedules

8-Hour Shifts

• 1st Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed

12-Hour Shifts

• Days: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Nights: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Long-week/short-week rotation:
  • Long week: Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
  • Short week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

New hires to the plant almost always begin on an off/night shift.

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform your work with a strong focus on safety and preventing incidents involving yourself or others.
• Safely operate assigned equipment and perform associated processes while ensuring product quality meets or exceeds established standards.
• Manage the workflow of assigned equipment and processes, including required quality checks, data verification, sanitation, lubrication and changeovers.
• Communicate material needs to help maintain an adequate supply for production.
• Stock and supply the appropriate materials.
• Remove waste materials from production areas.
• Perform sanitation tasks.
• Provide relief coverage for breaks.
• Complete shift-to-shift communication and handoffs.
• Complete required testing, information checks, CIP/SIP, general adjustments and associated paperwork.
• Perform preventive and ongoing maintenance, lubrication, calibration and other tasks as requested through work orders when assigned.
• Participate in structured maintenance or technical training and development when applicable.
• Report equipment abnormalities as they arise.
• Participate in CPS (Conagra Performance System), TPM and AMD (Autonomous Manufacturing Development).
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Support food safety and food quality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ingredients Required For Success

• Excellent demonstrated safety performance, with accident- and incident-free behavior preferred.
• Ability to contribute to and support a fast‑paced team environment while also working independently.
• Strong time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize work.
• Proactive work ethic and analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or experience.
• Ability to work overtime and adjust your work schedule as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of bagged ingredients.
• Ability to push or pull up to 200 pounds of barreled ingredients.

The specific responsibilities listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical duties and criteria necessary to perform the job successfully. The successful candidate must be able to perform the required duties of the position, with or without accommodation.

Anticipated Close Date: December 31, 2026

Location: Menomonie, Wisconsin

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• 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.