Quality Technician - Days

Conagra Brands; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Bonus incentive opportunity

Matching 401(k) and stock purchase

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in West Indianapolis is seeking a QA Lab Technician to conduct routine and specialized testing on ingredients, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure quality and compliance. You’ll maintain samples, record results, and partner with cross-functional teams while supporting nightly production operations.

Two lab shift models exist: Reddi-Wip lab features 12-hour shifts (5:45am–6:15pm) and rotates weekends; Tablespreads lab runs 8-hour shifts (6:45am–3:15pm),

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in quality, laboratory, or manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and math skills for interpreting measurements and graphs.
• Comfort following written, verbal, and diagrammed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on ingredients, in-process materials, and finished products to confirm they meet specifications.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and prepare standard testing solutions.
• Record data, analyze results, compare outcomes against specifications, and elevate concerns when required.
• Support special projects and provide quality-related guidance to production teams.
• Collaborate with operations to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Work nights, including second and/or third shift, on a rotating schedule.

Job description

Reporting to the Quality Plant Manager at our West Indianapolis plant, you will conduct routine and specialized testing on in‑process materials, finished products, ingredients, and manufacturing supplies to confirm quality and compliance while supporting nightly production operations. You will maintain sample retention, document results with accuracy, and partner with cross‑functional teams to address quality issues and promote continuous improvement. 1st shift hours - Two lab shift models: Reddi‑Wip lab: 12‑hour shifts 3 days a week (paid at 40 hrs.) The 12‑hour shifts are 5:45am to 6:15pm Monday - Wednesday or Thursday - Saturday. The 12‑hour shifts rotate days of the week every month so that no one works consistently every weekend. Tablespreads lab: 8‑hour shifts 5 days a week. The 8‑hour shift is 6:45am - 3:15pm Monday through Friday. OT is required as needed. Must be able to work either shift structure for day shift.

Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Perform testing on ingredients, in‑process materials, and finished products to confirm they meet specifications.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and prepare standard testing solutions.
• Record data, analyze results, compare outcomes against specifications, and elevate concerns when required.
• Support special projects and provide quality‑related guidance to production teams.
• Collaborate with operations to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Work nights, including second and/or third shift, on a rotating schedule.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• High school diploma or GED; a college degree is preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a quality, laboratory, or manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail along with math skills necessary for interpreting measurements and graphs.
• Comfort following written, verbal, and diagrammed instructions.

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply: You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination. You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. This is a manufacturing environment with large moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

Compensation

Pay Range:$44,000-$57,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

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.

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.

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.

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.