The posting
Shift: 4:00 PM-2:00 AM
Hourly Rate: $24.93 an hour
The Equipment Operator is responsible to work with other employees as a team for all areas of the plant. The operators are specifically responsible for operating and maintaining equipment. The Equipment Operator will rotate among the different areas in the process area on a regular and frequent basis. The equipment owner is responsible for starting up and operating automated production equipment and monitoring the efficiency, quality, and safety of production processes. This position will report to and is assigned to a scheduled crew.
Essential Job Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Production, Quality & Sanitation
- Coordinate and ensure production equipment is ready for production runs and batches
- Prepare and weigh dry and liquid ingredients as necessary 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
- Clean and sanitize production equipment and areas in a timely manner
- Make necessary preparations for the next cleaning/maintenance phase
- Monitor/control equipment, ensuring all quality attributes are being met; inspects for deviations while reacting to same; and maintains 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 diagnose and solve mechanical issues
- Performs daily safety check of the assigned Forklift in accordance with company policy
Administrative
- Utilize problem solving methodologies to identify and prevent potential problems and implement improvements
- Prepare, write and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and other technical documentation as needed in English
Leadership
- Support integration of new methods or technology being installed
- Coach and support other employees on quality standards, maintenance issues, safety improvements and area improvements
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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. Job incumbent must be able to 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 the ability to adjust and focus
- The work environment is a production facility with moderate noise levels
- Ability to hear and respond to audible alarms and signals
Anticipated Close Date: December 22, 2026
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)/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.
