Production Operator - 2nd Shift

conagrabrands; Henning (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance, 


401(k)/pension plan

Career development

Paid-time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Henning, Illinois is seeking a production operator to monitor and troubleshoot packaging equipment for continuous output on the night shift. Starting pay is $20.13 per hour.

Reporting to the Production Team Lead, you will operate machines, supply the lines, perform quality checks and collaborate with all departments to meet production goals. This is a physical role in a noisy manufacturing environment; overtime may be required and PPE is provided.

Qualifications

• This is a physical position requiring lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and equipment to ensure continuous production.
• Perform product checks to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with departments to support production demand and maintain quality.

Job description

Shift: 5:00 PM-5:15 AM

Hourly Rate: $20.13 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 Henning, IL Conagra Plant, we're producing Cooking sprays including PAM.

Reporting to the Production Team Lead, you will monitor and troubleshoot the operation of production equipment to ensure continuous production. You will join a team of over 150 associates.

Schedule: Mon-Fri

Shift: Nights

Starting Pay: 20.13

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• You will operate all different machines and equipment. Along with monitoring and troubleshooting the production equipment, you will be supplying the lines to ensure a continuous production flow.
• You will help to perform product checks to ensure quality for our consumers.
• You will collaborate with all departments to support production demand and maintain product quality standards.
• Cleanliness is important in our facilities. You will help maintain a clean work area.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

This is a physical position. You will be asked to do things like lifting boxes of up to 50 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.

Anticipated Close Date: September 4, 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.