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 Filler Operator role in the production department for 3rd shift. Reporting to Production Supervisors, you will work on-site at one of Conagra's largest manufacturing facilities with over 800 employees. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate filling, sealing, and packaging of products while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will operate in a fast paced environment and play an essential role in the performance of the production line.
Key Responsibilities
• Read and follow production schedule instructions accurately.
• Set up, operate, adjust, and repair filling line equipment including feeds, scales, automatic fillers, film, film placement, backseals, endseals, weight settings, production codes, metal detectors, and checkweighers to meet all requirements and specifications.
• Monitor and verify proper setup of the veg mix system, case erector, conveyors, case coder, auto casers or hand casers, case taper, and palletizer; assist or request assistance as needed.
• Monitor and adjust all line functions to ensure packaging units meet or exceed production and quality specifications.
• Maintain optimum machine efficiency by minimizing downtime and reducing product or material loss.
• Coordinate and operate the production line during startup, production, changeovers, and shutdown.
• Monitor and provide direction to line workers on proper line operations.
• Maintain adequate levels of packaging materials, ingredients, products, and finished goods to support uninterrupted production.
• Stop production and report any serious deviations from specifications or equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the work area.
• Maintain accurate production records including Darview entries, scanner testing results, roll change reports, and any other required documentation.
• Tear down and prepare equipment for cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
• Ability to meet physical requirements and perform all duties safely.
• Strong communication skills to support effective job performance.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn:
• Food handling and packaging
• Safe working practices
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Manufacturing control points and practices
• Quality control points and practices
• Critical control points and practices
• Bloodborne pathogen control practices
• Allergen control practices
• Ability to work well with others as part of a production team.
• Ability to use hand tools effectively.
• Ability to follow complex instructions, manuals, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of mathematics including weights, measures, time, codes, and quantity estimation.
• Ability to maintain required production average for all products assigned.
• Reliable and consistent attendance with strong attention to duties.
• Ability to work accurately with minimal supervision.
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.