You are located at the ConAgra Foods plant in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Equipment Operator/Owner works with other employees as a team for all areas of the plant. You will operate and maintain equipment. The Equipment Operator/Owner will rotate among the different areas in the process area on a regular and frequent basis. The equipment owner starts up and operating automated production equipment and monitoring the efficiency, quality, and safety of production processes. You will report to and is assigned to a scheduled crew. You will report to the Team Leader. You will work on site at the Council Bluffs location. Starting rate $23.97, attendance incentive of $0.50 for first shift, $0.60 for 2nd shift.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Production, Quality & Sanitation
Coordinate and ensure production equipment is ready for production runs and batchesPrepare and weigh dry and liquid ingredients by reading and following recipes in English using SAPPerform responsibilities into the SAP systemCoordinate end of production run responsibilitiesPerform daily safety and quality checks and audits in English of equipment and personnelReact to equipment conditions that force a cleaning situationAssist other crew members in staging for upcoming runs/batches and the oncoming crewsWork with sanitation chemicals following sanitation SOPs.Clean and sanitize production equipment and areas promptlyMake necessary preparations for the next cleaning/maintenance phaseMonitor/control equipment, ensuring all quality attributes are met; inspect for deviations while reacting to same; and maintain accurate documentationMaintenance
Checks parts out of and returns to stockroom using SAP to ensure stockroom inventory accountabilityPerform maintenance on equipment and enter information into SAP in EnglishCoordinate and partner with other employees to solve mechanical issuesPerform daily safety check of the assigned Forklift following company policyAdministrative
Use methodologies to identify and prevent potential problems and implement improvementsPrepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and other technical documentation in EnglishLeadership
Support integration of new methods or technology being installedAssist and lead with testing, trials and new product programs.Maintain other employees on quality standards, maintenance issues, safety improvements and area improvementsSkills Required:
At a minimum, two-three (2-3) years documented work experience in a manufacturing environment. A high school diploma or equivalent.Demonstrate the ability to comprehend English as it relates to job tasksPlan, organize, and schedule work independentlyKnowledge of GMP's, safety standards and food allergens and demonstrated ability to react and communicate effectively to issuesBasic knowledge of mechanical processesOperate and perform tasks on a personal computer, programs and data entryCommunicate effectively and develop rapport with internal and external team members and to train othersRead and use instrumentation (temperature, pressure)Use tools including, hand, and poweredBe LOTO certified and forklift certifiedwork with pork, chicken, beef and shellfish products in addition to many other ingredients and allergensWork the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for positionPhysical Demands:
You will work in a manufacturing environment. You can work in areas that are hot or cold, surfaces may be slippery, climb ladders/stairs, or work in tight quartersSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and focusThe work environment is a production facility with moderate noise levelsConagra 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 any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.
Anticipated Close Date: August 29, 2025Location: Council Bluffs, IowaOur 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 insuranceWealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase planGrowth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaborationBalance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunitiesOur 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.