Conagra Brands, a leading supplier of Birds Eye products in Darien, WI, is seeking a Veg Mix Operator to join our production team. This position plays an essential role in preparing and blending vegetable ingredients to meet production requirements while upholding quality and safety standards. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will work in a fast paced environment and contribute to the success of one of Conagra’s largest manufacturing facilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Read and follow production schedule instructions accurately.
• Set up and adjust veg mix equipment to meet production requirements and specifications.
• Open, inspect, and prepare toted products for blending.
• Operate and adjust veg mix dumpers, cluster breakers, verifeeders, conveyors, and shakers.
• Mix vegetables in required proportions for start up, production, product changeover, and shutdown.
• Maintain consistent and sufficient product flow to the form fillers.
• Monitor and protect product temperatures for all ingredients.
• Ensure required packaging materials, ingredients, and finished goods are available to support production.
• Stop production and report any serious deviations from specifications or equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the work area.
• Tear down and prepare equipment for cleanup.
• Rinse and sanitize veg mix equipment, shakers, conveyors, and paddle conveyors as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
• Ability to meet physical requirements and perform all duties safely.
• Strong communication skills to support effective performance.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn:
• Food handling and packaging practices
• 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.
• 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.