Production Specialist

We are the maker, marketer and distributor of branded food products that have been American favorites for decades. Our employees located in more than 20 offices and plants across North America rally around our mission, Reinvigorating Iconic Brands. We work to transform our brands to be more profitable for our customers and more enjoyable for our consumers.

At Pinnacle Foods, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact—from marketing and research & development, to manufacturing, finance and sales—each function plays a critical role in our success. By living our values of trust, candor and ownership we create great relationships that help us deliver results and drive meaningful change for our brands and business.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

This role operates the production and processing equipment to package products. The individual hired for the role must be able to complete a wide range of tasks while also ensuring the work is done safely at all times. This includes meeting quality standards for consumable products and ensuring the production environment works in the manner required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform and become proficient at a wide variety of production jobs done within the facility
• Develop a working knowledge of production schedules; learning to read and follow schedule instructions and become familiar with options available for changes
• To manually or automatically assemble cases to meet production requirements/specifications
• Monitor auto filled bags or trays for required fill weight, back seal, end seal, label placement, date code and label accuracy to requirements/specifications
• Select acceptable bags/units for hand casing accurately for case count, orientation and placement
• Report deviations from product requirements to the operators or supervisors
• Visually inspect products and ingredients for blemishes or other flaws, extraneous vegetable material or discolored units
• Stop production to report any serious deviation in quality or operating parameters, or malfunction of line equipment
• Maintain work area by completing housekeeping and janitorial duties
• Assist operators and others with start-up, production, change over and shut down of production
• Any other duties assigned by management

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Must be able to communicate in English (writing and speaking) in order to perform all duties
• Must be able to complete basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 30lbs regularly through the shift
• Must be able to walk, stand and bend constantly through the entire shift
• Must be able to work 8, 10 or 12 hours in a shift, either day or night
• Must be able to work in an environment that averages 40 – 44 degrees Fahrenheit
• Must learn and follow safe working practices (Safety Absolutes)
• Must learn and follow manufacturing control points and practices (Standard Work)
• Must learn and follow quality control points and practices (GMP’s/HACCP/FSMA)
• Must work well with others as a production team
• Must have reliable/consistent attendance and attention to duties
• Must work accurately with minimal supervision

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED/equivalent is preferred

Conagra Foods is an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer – qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to protected veteran or disability status, race/color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other legally protected basis.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
• Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

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. ​