Veg Mix Operator (3rd shift- 10pm to 6am)

@ CONAGRA
CONAGRAconagra.com

Veg Mix Operator (3rd shift- 10pm to 6am)

Darien, WI
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

Conagra Brands is a food company focused on innovation, quality, and inclusion. The Veg Mix Operator role involves preparing and blending vegetables, operating equipment, and supporting food safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

  • Experience in food production helpful
  • Knowledge of food handling practices
  • Strong communication skills
  • Dependable and detail-oriented
  • Ability to work on feet for long periods

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED preferred
  • Ability to follow safety and quality standards
  • Teamwork and communication skills
  • Willingness to learn allergen handling
  • Capability to lift and perform physical tasks

Full job description

Shift: 10:00 PM-6:00 AM

Hourly Rate: $20.63 an hour + $1.50 shift differential

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will prepare and blend vegetable ingredients to meet production requirements while maintaining food safety, quality, and operational standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will contribute to the efficiency and success of one of Conagra Brands’ largest facilities in Darien, WI.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Read and follow production schedules to ensure accurate execution of daily plans
  • Set up, operate, and adjust veg mix equipment to meet product specifications
  • Open, inspect, and prepare toted products for blending processes
  • Operate equipment including dumpers, cluster breakers, verifeeders, conveyors, and shakers
  • Mix vegetables in required proportions during startup, production, changeovers, and shutdown
  • Maintain consistent product flow to form fillers to support uninterrupted production
  • Monitor ingredient temperatures and take action to protect product quality
  • Ensure availability of packaging materials, ingredients, and finished goods
  • Stop production and report deviations from specifications or equipment issues
  • Maintain housekeeping standards to support food safety and operational excellence
  • Tear down equipment and prepare for cleaning processes
  • Rinse and sanitize veg mix equipment, conveyors, and related systems
  • Support team operations and complete additional duties as assigned

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or food production environment is helpful
  • Knowledge of food handling, packaging practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Understanding of safety practices, quality control points, and critical control points
  • Familiarity with allergen and bloodborne pathogen control practices or willingness to learn
  • Strong communication skills to support teamwork and daily operations
  • Dependable attendance and attention to detail in completing assigned work
  • Works well within a team environment while contributing to shared production goals
  • Works with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and efficiency

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: August 14, 2026

Location: Darien, Wisconsin

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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