Veg Mix Operator (D shift- 6pm to 6am)
About The Position
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. The role supports production at Conagra Brands’ facility in Darien, Wisconsin, and reports to the Production Supervisor. The position is scheduled for 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM and has a December start date. The operator follows production schedules; sets up, operates, and adjusts veg mix equipment; inspects and prepares products for blending; and mixes ingredients in the required proportions. The role also helps maintain product flow, monitors ingredient temperatures, ensures supplies are available, reports deviations or equipment issues, and supports equipment teardown, cleaning preparation, rinsing, and sanitation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- 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.
- Ability to work within a team environment and contribute 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.
Responsibilities
- Read and follow production schedules to execute daily production plans accurately.
- Set up, operate, and adjust veg mix 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 packaging materials, ingredients, and finished goods are available.
- Stop production and report deviations from specifications or equipment issues.
- Maintain housekeeping standards to support food safety and operational excellence.
- Tear down equipment and prepare it for cleaning.
- Rinse and sanitize veg mix equipment, conveyors, and related systems.
- Support team operations and complete additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life, accident, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) and pension eligibility.
- Financial wellness programs.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Career development opportunities.
- Employee resource groups and team collaboration.
- Paid time off.
- Volunteer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
