Production Specialist - 1st Shift

conagrabrands; Henning (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) / pension plan

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Henning, Illinois, is seeking a production operator for our PAM cooking spray line. You will operate various machines, monitor performance, and troubleshoot to keep production flowing.

The role requires readiness for overtime to meet demand and participation in team-based workflows. You will perform product checks to ensure quality, collaborate with multiple departments to maintain supply and product standards, and uphold cleanliness to meet food-safety and OSHA requirements in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Overtime may be needed to meet production demand.

Responsibilities

• Operate all production machines and equipment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production equipment to maintain flow.
• Supply components to ensure continuous production.
• Perform product checks to ensure quality for consumers.
• Collaborate with all departments to meet production demand and uphold quality.
• Maintain a clean work area to comply with food safety and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality checks

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

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 Conagra Plant, we're producing PAM cooking spray which is a foundation to cooking, baking, or grilling a delicious meal.

What impact will you have on our business:

You will operator all different machines and equipment. Along with monitoring and troubleshooting the production equipment, you will be supplying components 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 to comply with food safety and OSHA requirements.

Do You Have What It Takes:

• High School diploma or GED
• Overtime may be needed to ensure fulfill production demand

Physical Requirements:

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are required to stand for extended periods of time. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. You will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Anticipated Close Date: October 30, 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.