Veg Mix Operator (D shift- 6pm to 6am)

Conagra Brands•Darien, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Veg Mix Operator prepares and blends vegetable ingredients to meet production requirements while maintaining food safety, quality, and operational standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at Conagra Brands’ facility in Darien, Wisconsin. The role is scheduled for the D shift, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and has a December start date. The hourly rate is $20.63 plus a $1.50 shift differential. The operator follows production schedules, sets up and runs vegetable-mixing equipment, and prepares ingredients for blending. The role supports consistent product flow and product quality, responds to deviations and equipment issues, and maintains housekeeping and sanitation standards. The operator also supports team operations and performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is helpful.
Knowledge of food handling, packaging practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Understanding of safety practices, quality control points, and critical control points.
Familiarity with allergen and bloodborne pathogen control practices, or willingness to learn.
Strong communication skills to support teamwork and daily operations.
Dependable attendance and attention to detail in assigned work.
Ability to work well within a team while contributing to shared production goals.
Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing or food production environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Familiarity with allergen and bloodborne pathogen control practices.

Responsibilities

Read and follow production schedules to execute daily production plans accurately.
Set up, operate, and adjust vegetable-mixing equipment to meet product specifications.
Open, inspect, and prepare toted products for blending.
Operate dumpers, cluster breakers, verifeeders, conveyors, and shakers.
Mix vegetables in required proportions during startup, production, changeovers, and shutdown.
Maintain consistent product flow to form fillers to support uninterrupted production.
Monitor ingredient temperatures and take action to protect product quality.
Ensure the availability of packaging materials, ingredients, and finished goods.
Stop production and report specification deviations or equipment issues.
Maintain housekeeping standards that support food safety and operational excellence.
Tear down equipment and prepare it for cleaning.
Rinse and sanitize vegetable-mixing equipment, conveyors, and related systems.
Support team operations and complete additional duties as assigned.