Job Information
Conagra Equipment operator - 2nd Shift in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Shift: This role is 2nd Shift, -
Hourly Rate: $22.62 an hour
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.
Essential Job Duties:
Production, Quality & Sanitation
Coordinate and ensure production equipment is ready for production runs and batches
Prepare and weigh dry and liquid ingredients by reading and following recipes in English using SAP
Perform duties into the SAP system
Coordinate end of production run duties
Perform daily safety and quality checks and audits in English of equipment and personnel
React to equipment conditions that force a cleaning situation
Assist other crew members in staging for upcoming runs/batches and the oncoming crews
Work with sanitation chemicals following sanitation SOPs.
Clean and sanitize production equipment and areas promptly
Make necessary preparations for the next cleaning/maintenance phase
Monitor/control equipment, ensuring all quality attributes are met; inspect for deviations while reacting to same; and maintain accurate documentation
Maintenance
Checks parts out of and returns to stockroom utilizing SAP to ensure stockroom inventory accountability
Performs maintenance on equipment and enter information into SAP in English
Coordinate and partner with other employees to solve mechanical issues
Performs daily safety check of the assigned Forklift following company policy
Administrative
Utilize methodologies to identify and prevent potential problems and implement improvements
Prepare, write and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and other technical documentation in English
Leadership
Support integration of new methods or technology being installed
Assist and lead with testing, trials and new product initiatives.
Maintain other employees on quality standards, maintenance issues, safety improvements and area improvements
Performs other duties as assigned
Skills Required:
At a minimum, two-three (2-3) years documented work experience in a manufacturing environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Demonstrate the ability to read, write and comprehend English as it relates to job tasks
Plan, organize, and schedule work independently
Knowledge of GMP's, safety standards and food allergens and demonstrated ability to react and communicate effectively to issues
Basic knowledge of mechanical processes
Ability to operate and perform tasks on a personal computer, programs and data entry
Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport with internal and external team members and to train and coach others as necessary
Ability to read and use instrumentation (temperature, pressure, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to use tools including precision, hand, and powered
Ability to be LOTO certified and forklift certified
Ability to work with pork, chicken, beef and shellfish products in addition to many other ingredients and allergens
Ability to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position
Excellent attention to detail
Physical Demands:
Position works 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 quarters
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and focus
The work environment is a production facility with moderate noise levels
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.
Anticipated Close Date: May 25, 2024
Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa
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) and stock purchase plan
Growth: online courses, virtual and on-site development experiences
Balance: paid-time off
Our Company:
Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940510-1&h=2999397156&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.conagrabrands.com%2F&a=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.