Perform job with utmost Caution and Safety.
The Machine Operator works safely to operate all machinery on the production floor while ensuring all finished product meets food safety and quality requirements. You will report to Team Lead Production onsite at the North Mankato, MN plant.
Responsibilities (not all inclusive):
- Follow all safety procedures.
- Pre-inspect workstation(s) to ensure all equipment is in safe working condition.
- Maintain a clean and organized production area to promote a safe work environment.
- Perform hourly checks
- Verify lot and sell by codes on bags and labels for accuracy.
- Maintain and demonstrate an understanding of processing specifications for varying products and materials.
- Demonstrate an understanding of electronic inventory tracking system (SAP).
- Order and receive materials.
- Perform pre/post sanitation tasks to clean and sanitize all production equipment
- Safely operate, perform preventative maintenance, and perform corrective maintenance on the following equipment to exceed planned performance measures
- 4 Kettle automated popping system (G-Zilla)
- Hayssen Sandiacre vertical form fill and seal machine
- Ishida scale
- Xray inspection machine
- Conveyors / Fastbacks
- Control, maintain and repair equipment throughout the plant.
- Help with maintenance related improvement projects
- Complete proper paperwork for maintenance work orders
- Education or Experience
- Mechatronics Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or 1+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A background in food manufacturing or general manufacturing
- Travel & Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. You can perform light physical activity as part of the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the responsibilities of this Job, you are required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell with reasonable accommodation. You must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation. #LI-Onsite
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.