Machine Operator for Smokehouse - 1st Shift
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Job overview
Conagra Brands is hiring a Machine Operator for Smokehouse - 1st Shift. Conagra Brands is seeking a Machine Operator for its Smokehouse at the Macomb, Michigan plant, producing Duke’s Meat Snacks. The role reports to the Production Team Leader and involves operating and monitoring production equipment, supplying lines, performing product quality checks, collaborating across departments, and maintaining a clean, safe work area in compliance with food safety and OSHA standards.
Key focus areas include Operate all machines and equipment, Monitor and troubleshoot production equipment while supplying lines, and Perform product checks to ensure consumer quality.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, 1-2 Years Manufacturing Experience, and Lift Up To 60lbs. Important skills include Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Food Safety, Cross-Train, and Participate In Ongoing Efficiency Projects.
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Full job description
Shift: 6:00 AM-4:00 PM
Hourly Rate: $19.00 an hour
Do you have a taste for something big? If you’re looking for the opportunity to reach your potential, consider Conagra Brands as your next career destination. At our Macomb, MI Conagra Plant, we're producing Duke's Meat Snacks.
Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you will monitor and troubleshoot the operation of production equipment to ensure continuous production. You will join a team of over 50 associates.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
You will operate all different machines and equipment. Along with monitoring and troubleshooting the production equipment, you will be supplying the lines to ensure a continuous production flow.
You will help to perform product checks to ensure quality for our consumers.
You will collaborate with all departments to support production demand and maintain product quality standards.
Cleanliness is important in our facilities. You will help maintain a clean work area to comply with food safety and OSHA requirements.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
This is a physical position. You will be asked to do things like lifting boxes of up to 60 pounds, climbing stairs and using your hands to move things.
This is a manufacturing environment with large machinery and moving parts that can be noisy. Safety is important to us; we provide earplugs and other personal protective equipment.
Overtime may be needed to ensure we fulfill production demand.
You Have:
A High School Diploma or equivalent
1-2 years manufacturing experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Word, Outlook email
An understanding of HACCP
The ability to regularly lift up to 60lbs
A willingness to cross-train
The desire to participate in ongoing efficiency projects
Anticipated Close Date: September 3, 2026
Location: Macomb, Michigan
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
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Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
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Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
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Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
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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.
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