Production Specialist

Conagra Brands; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) / pension eligibility

Stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a night-shift production team member at our Henning, IL plant, where we produce Cooking sprays including PAM. You will monitor and operate production equipment, ensuring continuous lines and quality across the 5:00 PM–5:15 AM shift.

Starting pay is $21.14 per hour, with overtime as needed and a Mon–Fri schedule. You’ll join a team of over 150 associates, supporting multiple departments to maintain smooth production flow and uphold safety standards in a noisy

Qualifications

• This is a physical position requiring lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Safety is emphasized; PPE is provided and required.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with large machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment to ensure continuous output.
• Troubleshoot and respond to line issues to maintain production flow.
• Support production demand and ensure product quality across lines.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety focus

Job description

Shift: 5:00 PM-5:15 AM

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: Nights
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: October 9, 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.