Production Specialist

Conagra Brands; Henning (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Henning, Illinois, is hiring for a production position. You will monitor and operate machines to ensure continuous production, perform routine quality checks, and work with multiple departments to meet demand and maintain product quality.

The role is a daytime, Monday–Friday schedule with an hourly pay rate of $21.14. Safety gear is provided, and overtime may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• This is a physical position requiring lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs, and frequent manual handling.
• Safety is emphasized; PPE such as earplugs are provided and required in the plant.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot production equipment to maintain continuous production.
• Monitor quality and perform product checks to ensure consumer safety and standards.
• Collaborate with departments to meet production demand and uphold quality.

Job description

Shift: 5:00 AM-5:15 PM

Hourly Rate: $21.14 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: Days
Starting Pay: $21.14

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: November 21, 2026

Location: Henning, Illinois

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.