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Dough Maker - 1st Shift

Conagra Brands

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Council Bluffs, IA
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Shift: 4:00 AM-1:30 PM

Hourly Rate: $23.42 an hour

Job Summary:

The Dough Maker is responsible for but not limited to the following mixing and loading ingredients into dough kettle according to batch sheets in a timely manner, transporting dough to production areas for use, cleaning machine parts and tools, and ensuring general housekeeping is maintained to meet GMP, quality and safety regulations.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Ability to work safely and follow all safety rules, policies, and regulations

  • Ability to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position

  • Ability to move up to 55 lbs.

  • Good communication skills

  • Basic math skills

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Ability to move wheeled cart weighing approximately 1200 lbs approximately 30 feet

Job Duties:

  • Obtain daily schedule and tools/utensils necessary for start up

  • Compete all required documentation in English (e.g., scale verification, batch blend, time blend, SSOP, ABM belt check, centerline check, inventory tracking form)

  • Overview and assemble cleaned machine parts as required

  • Set machine controls to proper settings according to procedure

  • Load ingredients to dough kettles and monitor batch process

  • Review SAP recipes in English

  • Transport dough to the line in a timely manner

  • Clean machine parts, tools and utensils and return to 5s position

  • Perform general housekeeping duties (e.g., sweeping, mopping, etc.)

  • May perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Ability to understand the affects of product damage and loss

  • Ability to solve problems independently

  • Ability to work individually as well as with others as a team at all levels

  • Knowledge of GMP’s

  • Ability to be LOTO certified

  • Ability to be PIT certified

  • Ability to work with pork, chicken, beef and shellfish products in addition to many other ingredients and allergens

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Minimum 3 months of production or related experience required.

Anticipated Close Date: September 11, 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.