Production Specialist (3rd Shift)

Conagra Brands; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands is hiring for an on-site production role at our Darien, WI facility. Shift: 10:00 PM–6:00 AM. Hourly rate: $20.17 with a $1.50 shift differential.

You will support production operations, ensure product quality and packaging compliance, and uphold safety and food handling standards. Join a fast-paced manufacturing team committed to continuous improvement, teamwork, and reliable attendance. Responsibilities include following schedules, inspecting products, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Meet the physical requirements to safely perform all job duties.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Learn and follow food handling and packaging practices.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Work as part of a production team.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Develop working knowledge of production schedules and follow instructions.
• Form and assemble cases to meet production requirements.
• Monitor fill weight, seal, labels, date codes, and accuracy.
• Report deviations and ensure cases enter the case sealer correctly.
• Visually inspect products and ingredients for blemishes or foreign material.
• Stop production and report serious deviations or equipment issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping in the work area.
• Assist with start-up, production, changeover, and shutdown activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Effective communication

Job description

Shift: 10:00 PM-6:00 AM

Hourly Rate: $20.17 an hour + $1.50 shift differential

Reporting to Production Supervisors, you will work on-site at one of Conagra Brands’ largest manufacturing facilities in Darien, Wisconsin, supporting production operations and helping ensure product quality, packaging compliance, and adherence to safety and food handling standards. You will contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing environment through attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Develop a working knowledge of production schedules and follow schedule instructions.
• Form and assemble cases to meet production requirements and specifications.
• Monitor auto-filled bags or trays for required fill weight, back seal, end seal, label placement, date code, and label accuracy.
• Report deviations from product requirements to operators or supervisors and ensure cases enter the case sealer correctly.
• Visually inspect products and ingredients for blemishes, flaws, extraneous material, or discoloration.
• Stop production and report serious deviations from requirements or equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain housekeeping standards within the work area.
• Assist operators with start‑up, production, changeover, and shutdown activities.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Meet the physical requirements required to safely perform all job duties.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Learn and follow food handling and packaging practices.
• Learn and follow safe working practices.
• Learn and follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Work effectively as part of a production team.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and job responsibilities.
• Work accurately with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include:

• Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.
• Performing consistent repetitive tasks.
• Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.

Anticipated Close Date: September 11, 2026

Location: Darien, Wisconsin

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.