Packaging Associate - 3rd Shift.

Conagra Brands; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) / Pension eligibility

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Packaging Associate for the 3rd shift at our Kent, Washington facility. You will operate across production lines, monitor flow, perform quality checks and ensure safety and GMP compliance.

Join a team of 235+ colleagues, with opportunities for overtime and ongoing training in sanitation, chemical handling and equipment cleaning. Competitive benefits accompany this role at Conagra Brands.

Qualifications

• Must follow plant work standards and quality guidelines.
• Ability to meet internal and external customer expectations through teamwork.
• Willingness to communicate food safety concerns to supervision.
• Ownership and responsibility for one's duties.
• Ability to address issues promptly when they arise.

Responsibilities

• Rotate to all Production Specialist positions on different lines.
• Count and stack products, monitor conveyor line and quality checks.
• Perform metal detector checks and CCP verification.
• Push boxes through the taping machine.
• Follow safety, SQF and GMP standards.
• Prepare for overtime and shift training on sanitation and PPE.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Accountability

Attendance

Problem solving

Job description

Shift: 9:30 PM-6:00 AM Hourly Rate: $23.00 an hour + $1.00 shift differential

Do you have a taste for food? If you are looking for the opportunity to reach your potential, consider Conagra Brands as your next destination. Conagra Brands is known for our Ionic brands like Reddi-wip, Slim Jims, Duncan Hines BOOMCHIKPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more! We are hiring for Packaging Associates on our 3rd shift You will work onsite at our manufacturing facility in Kent WA. You will report to the shift supervisor and join a team of 235 plus team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• You will rotate to all positions of Production Specialist.
• Count products being stacked in layers in boxes, stack products on conveyor line while monitoring the product flow and quality, remove product from conveyor line and stack in assembled box.
• Monitor the conveyor line from the freezer down the slide while performing quality checks on products then through the metal detector for the metal detection Step (includes observations or measurements) to assess whether the critical control point (CCP) is being met for HarpC.
• Push boxes loaded with products through taping machine.
• Must understand safety/Food safety (SQF)/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
• Can work overtime.
• You will be trained, so you have, basic knowledge of plant specific cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, chemical solution strengths, chemical handling. principles of sanitation, proper cleaning and sanitizing techniques, and PPE requirements.
• You will be trained and validated to clean and sanitize equipment and surroundings specific to their focus area (For example, cooks – cookers, depositors, conveyors, floors, walls).
• Trained and knowledgeable of ladder safety, water and drain management.
• Rotate to all positions of Production Specialist on different lines.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Must follow plant work standards, high quality and productivity standards per plant requirements.
• Must maintain and regular attendance per company policy.
• Meet internal and external customer expectations through teamwork, respect and willingness to help and support others.
• You will communicate food safety concerns to supervisor/management.
• Accept accountability and responsibility for one's work.
• Confront issues when they arise.

Anticipated Close Date: August 13, 2026

Location: Kent, Washington

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.