Production Tech II - 2nd Shift

Conagra Brands; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/pension

Career development

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Centralia, Illinois is seeking a dependable Production teammate for packaging, process, sanitation/quality assurance, and/or warehouse operations on the 3:45 PM–12:15 AM shift. You will help maintain throughput, quality and safety while supporting the production schedule.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, cross-training, and strong plant collaboration. The role requires operating assigned equipment, following JES documents, and contributing to plant audits.

Qualifications

• Engaged mindset with self-direction and professional integrity.
• Ability to work across shifts and collaborate in a team.
• Willingness to perform essential physical elements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to support the shift production schedule.
• Understand department processes and operate equipment across functions.
• Coordinate with line leads to identify cross-training opportunities.
• Follow JES documents for assigned line work and maintain sanitation routines.
• Participate in plant audits and communicate issues to Line Lead and Maintenance.
• Support handoffs between shifts and drive plant performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or Operations Manager.

Skills

Engaged mindset

Team oriented

Critical thinking

Integrity

Shift flexibility

Physical capability

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 maintainingthroughput, quality andsafetyexpectations in the performance of their duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operation of production 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.