Production Tech II - 2nd Shift

conagrabrands; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k)/pension eligibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Centralia, IL, seeks a production teammate to operate packaging and process lines, sanitation/quality assurance, and warehouse tasks on the 3:45 PM-12:15 AM shift. The role emphasizes keeping throughput, quality, and safety standards while collaborating with line leads and maintenance to resolve issues quickly.

The position requires willingness to work all shifts, perform physical tasks, and participate in audits and cross-training.

Qualifications

• Engaged, self-directed, and team-oriented mindset with integrity.
• Ability to work all shifts.
• Ability to perform essential physical elements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to support the daily schedule on assigned shift.
• Know processes in the department or across departments and operate equipment across functions.
• Collaborate with line leads to identify cross-training opportunities.
• Follow JES documents for the assigned line.
• Participate in cleaning to meet designated times with available resources.
• Communicate with Line Lead and Maintenance to fix issues promptly.
• Participate in plant audits for the assigned area.
• Coordinate handoffs with other shifts to improve plant performance.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned by shift supervisor or Operations Manager.

Skills

Self-directed

Team oriented

Critical thinking

Professional integrity

Physical ability

Job description

Shift: 3:45 PM-12:15 AM

Hourly Rate: $21.25 an hour + $.50 shift differential

SCOPE OF POSITION

This position is responsible for operating and supporting Production packaging and process , sanitation/quality assurance, and/or warehouse operations. This position is also responsible for maintaining throughput, quality and safety expectations in the performance of their duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation of producti on assigned equipment to support the overall production schedule of assigned shift
• Knowledge of all processes in department or across departments and ability to operate equipment across functions
• Partner with the line leads to determine opportunities for cross training and development of the teams .
• Be capable of following all JES documents for job on assigned line
• Participate in class cleaning processes to meet the designated times with the resources that are provided.
• Communicate with Line Lead and Maintenance to ensure issues with assigned equipment are fixed in a timely manner
• Participation in all plant audits for assigned area
• Work with the other shifts to insure good handoffs and drive plant performance
• All other duties or projects as assigned by the shift supervisor or the Operations Manager

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Must demonstrate an engaged mindset that is self-directed, team oriented, focused, as well as demonstrated critical thinking capability and professional integrity.

Must be able to work all shifts.

Must be able to perform essential physical elements of the position

Anticipated Close Date: September 4, 2026

Location: Centralia, 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.