Machine Operator - Various Shifts

ConAgra Foods • Menomonie, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Conagra Brands is hiring Machine Operators at its Menomonie, Wisconsin plant. The roles support the safe and efficient operation of production equipment and processes while ensuring products meet food safety and quality standards. Starting pay is $30.82 per hour, with a $0.50 shift differential. Schedules include 8-hour shifts and 12-hour shifts. Eight-hour shifts run Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed; 12-hour shifts use a long-week/short-week rotation. New hires almost always begin on an off or night shift. The role requires reliable attendance and the ability to work overtime or adjust schedules as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to contribute to a fast-paced team environment and work independently.
• Strong time management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize work.
• Proactive work ethic, analytical abilities, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or experience.
• Ability to work overtime and adjust work schedules as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of bagged ingredients.
• Ability to push or pull up to 200 pounds of barreled ingredients.
• Ability to perform required job duties with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent demonstrated safety performance, with accident- and incident-free behavior preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform work with a strong focus on safety and preventing incidents.
• Safely operate assigned equipment and processes while meeting product quality standards.
• Manage equipment and process workflows, including quality checks, data verification, sanitation, lubrication, and changeovers.
• Communicate material needs, stock and supply appropriate materials, and remove waste from production areas.
• Perform sanitation tasks and provide break relief coverage.
• Complete shift-to-shift communication and handoffs.
• Complete required testing, information checks, CIP/SIP, general adjustments, and paperwork.
• Perform preventive and ongoing maintenance, lubrication, calibration, and other assigned work-order tasks.
• Participate in structured maintenance or technical training and development when applicable.
• Report equipment abnormalities.
• Participate in CPS (Conagra Performance System), TPM, and AMD (Autonomous Manufacturing Development).
• Support food safety and food quality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, accident, and disability insurance
• 401(k)/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: No Education Listed