Production Specialist ( D Shift: 6pm to 6am)

Conagra Brands; Town of Darien (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/pension plan

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Darien, WI is hiring a Production Specialist for the D shift (6:00 PM–6:00 AM). You’ll support production operations, ensure product quality, packaging compliance, and safety standards at one of our large facilities with 800+ staff on-site in Darien.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement while maintaining health and food handling standards. Competitive hourly pay and shift differential are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet physical requirements to perform all duties safely.
• Demonstrates effective communication to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Develop working knowledge of production schedules and follow instructions.
• Form and assemble cases to meet production requirements.
• Monitor packaging for correct fill weight, seal, labels and date codes.
• Report deviations and ensure correct case entry into sealer.
• Visually inspect products for blemishes or contaminants.
• Stop production if there is a deviation or equipment issue.
• Assist with start-up, production, changeover and shutdown activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safe work practices

Job description

Shift: 6:00 PM-6:00 AM

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

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. Conagra Brands in Darien, WI a local supplier of Birds Eye products, is seeking qualified individuals to fill a Production Specialist role in the production department for D shift. Reporting to Production Supervisors, you will work on-site at one of Conagra's largest manufacturing facilities with over 800 employees.

As a Production Specialist , you will play a key role in supporting production operations by ensuring product quality, packaging compliance, and adherence to safety and food handling standards. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a working knowledge of production schedules and learn to read 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. Ensure cases enter the case sealer correctly.




• Visually inspect products and ingredients for blemishes, flaws, extraneous material, or discoloration.




• Stop production and report any serious deviation from requirements or equipment malfunction.




• Maintain housekeeping in the work area.




• Assist operators with start-up, production, changeover, and shutdown activities.




• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet physical requirements to perform all duties safely.




• Effective communication skills to perform all duties.




• Willingness to learn and follow:




• Food handling and packaging practices




• Safe working practices




• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)




• Ability to work well as part of a production team.




• Reliable and consistent attendance with strong attention to duties.




• Ability to work accurately with minimal supervision.

Anticipated Close Date: October 30, 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.