Shift: 5:00 AM-4:00 PM
Hourly Rate: $19.49 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 Fayetteville, AR Conagra Plant, we\'re producing Hungry Man, Gardein, Evol Reporting to the Team Lead, you will monitor and troubleshoot the operation of production equipment to ensure continuous production. You will join a team of over 500 associates.
Reporting to Team Lead, you will operate and maintain case-packing equipment to ensure the safe, efficient, and accurate packaging of finished products. You will set up equipment, monitor production runs, perform quality checks, troubleshoot operational issues, complete required documentation, and support continuous product flow while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, Good Manufacturing Procedures, and food manufacturing standards.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Review production schedules and complete shift pass-over communications before beginning operations.
Wear all required personal protective equipment and complete equipment safety checks before startup.
Verify materials, supplies, case blanks, glue chips, and production documentation are available and staged appropriately.
Perform equipment pre-start inspections and establish operating settings according to product specifications.
Load case blanks into the case-packer and ensure packaging materials meet quality standards.
Operate case-packing equipment and associated conveyors to maintain production requirements.
Monitor packaging operations and perform quality checks on case seals, coding, weights, product flow, and rejected product.
Adjust machine settings and speeds as necessary to maintain quality and productivity standards.
Clear jams and equipment interruptions while minimizing downtime and maintaining safe operating practices.
Remove non-conforming product and dispose of waste materials in designated containers.
Complete changeovers, sanitation activities, and end-of-run cleanup activities as assigned.
Record inventory, batch, lot number, weight, and production information accurately.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and communicate concerns to the appropriate personnel.
Assist team members and support plant operations as needed.
Perform housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Complete shift pass-over activities and prepare equipment for the next shift.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Machine operator experience preferred
Pallet Jack or Forklift operator experience preferred
Experience working in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to job duties and safety requirements.
Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
Must be able to accurately complete production and quality documentation.
Must be able to troubleshoot equipment issues and make operational adjustments when appropriate.
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:
Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.
Performing consistent repetitive tasks.
Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials
Anticipated Close Date: October 7, 2026
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
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, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
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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