Blending Operator (2PM-10PM)

CONAGRA • Louisville, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Blending Operator operates and supports blending equipment to manufacture food products at Conagra Brands’ Louisville, Kentucky facility. Reporting to the Production Team Leader, the operator works onsite in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to help ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production and meet daily operational goals with the team. The scheduled shift is 2:00 PM–10:00 PM, with an hourly rate of $24.45 plus a $0.75 shift differential.

The role involves loading raw ingredients into blending equipment, operating and monitoring machinery, performing sanitation and preventive maintenance, and using a forklift to stage materials. The operator follows recipes, production schedules, safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety standards, and personal protective equipment requirements. The work may involve high noise levels, variable temperatures, repetitive tasks, and extended periods of standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and handling materials. Overtime and varying schedules may be needed.

The anticipated close date is November 25, 2026. Conagra Brands describes a company-wide workforce of more than 18,000 people across more than 40 locations. Benefits are subject to location and role and include medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life, accident, and disability insurance; 401(k) or pension eligibility; financial wellness programs; a stock purchase plan; career development opportunities; employee resource groups; paid time off; and volunteer opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Understanding of basic machine operations and settings.
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull materials up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime and varying schedules as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Load and feed raw ingredients, including 50-pound bags and boxes, into blending equipment according to established recipes and the production schedule.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust machinery to maintain optimal performance and product quality.
• Perform sanitation and preventive maintenance tasks on blending equipment and work areas.
• Use a forklift to stage raw materials and support production flow.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety standards, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Identify and escalate food safety or operational risks to leadership.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate production updates with team members and leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) or pension eligibility.
• Financial wellness programs.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee resource groups and team collaboration.
• Paid time off.
• Volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED