Machine Operator - Days
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Job overview
Conagra Brands is hiring a Machine Operator - Days. The Machine Operator works safely on the production floor, operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting equipment while ensuring food safety and quality, maintaining a clean organized area, performing hourly quality checks, and handling material orders and documentation.
Key focus areas include Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment to maintain continuous production flow, Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized production area to support a safe work environment, and Perform hourly quality checks, including verifying lot and sell-by codes for accuracy.
Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Experience In Food Manufacturing Or General Manufacturing and Ability To Work 12-Hour Shifts On A 2-2-3 Schedule. Important skills include Operate Production Equipment, Monitor Production Equipment, Troubleshoot Production Equipment, Follow Safety Procedures, Maintain Clean Work Area, and Perform Quality Checks. Preferred (not required): Maintain Clean Production Area, Maintain Organized Production Area, Perform Hourly Quality Checks, and Understand Electronic Inventory Tracking Systems.
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Full job description
Shift: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
Hourly Rate: $24.90 an hour
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will work safely to operate machinery on the production floor while ensuring all finished product meets food safety and quality requirements.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
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Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment to maintain continuous production flow.
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Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized production area to support a safe work environment.
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Perform hourly quality checks, including verifying lot and sell-by codes for accuracy.
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Maintain an understanding of processing specifications and electronic inventory tracking systems.
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Order and receive materials while supporting production needs.
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Perform sanitation, preventative maintenance, and basic corrective maintenance on production equipment, and complete required documentation.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
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1+ years experience in food manufacturing or general manufacturing.
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Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule.
Physical Requirements
More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include:
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Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.
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Performing consistent repetitive tasks.
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Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.
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Anticipated Close Date: August 30, 2026
Location: North Mankato, Minnesota
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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