Production Operator

Conagra Brands; Henning (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)/pension eligibility

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands currently seeks individuals to monitor and troubleshoot high-quality aerosol production lines on a 12-hour shift. The role covers feeding cans, inserting valves, and ensuring proper application of tips and labels, with strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include loading products, packing and shipping preparations, and maintaining machine operation throughout production runs. GED or HS diploma is required, with manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma required.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot machines and components for a continuous process flow.
• Feed cans to the production line and insert valves and actuators into filled cans.
• Verify correct tip, check weights and leaks, apply labels and sleeves, place caps on finished products.
• Pack finished products, prepare start-up paperwork, and maintain machine operation during runs.
• Set up machines, adjust settings, verify product specifications, and ensure compliance with food safety and OSHA policies.

Education

GED or High School diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Production Supervisor you will monitor and troubleshoot the operation of machines as well as the application of components for a continuous process flow during the production run. You will work a 12-hour shift in a manufacturing environment producing high quality consumer editable aerosol.

Shift: 5:00 AM-5:15 PM
Hourly Rate: $20.13 an hour

You Will

• Feeding cans to the production line and Inserting valves and actuators into filled cans.
• Ensure the correct tip on the can is applied.
• Check for weights and leaks of filled products in cans.
• Adhere labels and sleeves to cans during production runs.
• Placing caps on filled product.
• Packing finished products into cartons for shipment.
• Preparing finished carton to meet
• Proper specifications for shipping.
• Stacking finished product on pallets within customer specifications for shipment.
• Prepare start-up paperwork per machine specifications
• Maintain operation of machine throughout the production run
• Set-up machines and makes adjustments
• Verify product specifications are correct per manufacturing instructions
• Comply company food safety, human safety and OSHA policies and requirements
• Responsible for reporting any food safety, quality and employee safety issues to management

You Have

• GED or High School diploma is required
• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Able to bend, kneel, balance, reach, stand, push, pull and lift
• Able to move the wrist, hands and fingers
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to climb ladders
• Able to climb stairs and/or production stairways

Anticipated Close Date: August 14, 2026

Location: Henning, Illinois

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.