Production Specialist

$40,310 - $40,310/Yr

Conagra Brands - Darien, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Darien, WI

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Production Specialist role at Conagra Brands involves performing a variety of production jobs within the facility, ensuring adherence to production schedules and specifications. The position requires proficiency in assembling products, monitoring quality, and maintaining a clean work environment while collaborating with team members to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform and become proficient at a wide variety of production jobs done within the facility
• Develop a working knowledge of production schedules and follow schedule instructions
• Manually or automatically assemble cases to meet production requirements
• Monitor auto filled bags or trays for required fill weight, back seal, end seal, label placement, date code and label accuracy
• 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
• Stop production to report any serious deviation in quality or operating parameters
• Maintain work area by completing housekeeping and janitorial duties
• Assist operators and others with start-up, production, change over and shut down of production
• Perform any other duties assigned by management

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate in English (writing and speaking)
• 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
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• High School Diploma or GED/equivalent is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• 401(k)/pension eligibility
• Financial wellness programs
• Stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities
• Employee resource groups
• Paid-time off
• Volunteer opportunities