Job Description

Shift: various start times-various end times

Hourly Rate: $20.08 an hour

Shift: First and Second Shift Opportunities

Hourly Rate: Starting pay up to $20.08 per hour + Attendance Bonus! ($0.50/hr. for first shift and $0.60/hr. for second shift)

Do you have a taste for something big? If you're looking for the opportunity to reach your potential, consider Conagra Brands as your next career destination. At Conagra, we're known for iconic brands like Marie Callender’s, Vlasic, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Swiss Miss and more!

We are currently hiring for an entry level Production Associate to help produce delicious frozen dinner products at our Council Bluffs, IA plant. The Production Associate position is responsible for a variety of tasks including prep work before operation, rotating between different line positions, opening and disbursing bags of ingredients into filler equipment, filling nesting trays and carton magazines, assembling cases, hand placing product onto line, packing finished cartons into cases, and performing housekeeping and cleanup duties while following all safety regulations and ensuring all GMP and quality standards are met.

You Will:

• Work the scheduled/assigned hours and required overtime for position
• Follow Production Supervisor and Line Lead instructions
• Use manufacturing equipment and tools to perform the job
• Communicate with individuals in the production areas
• Lift up to 50 pounds repetitively

Job Tasks:

• Wear all required personal protective equipment and safety gear and perform a safety check on equipment to be used in the daily operations and ensure that all safety devices are functioning properly
• Feed filler equipment with vegetables, protein, fillings and sauces, position boxed meat to workstations, fill nesting hoppers with trays, fill carton magazines, assemble cases, monitor case sealer and monitor dough caps
• Place proper portion of protein into trays as they pass on conveyor
• Pack finished cartons of product into cases and push full cases to case sealer
• Position empty pallet and hand stack finished cases on pallets
• Keep work area clear and clean, re-seal and put away used components and packaging material, breakdown boxes, place trash in proper receptacles and clean tools and equipment
• Attend daily pre-shift meetings, safety meetings, and other required meetings

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or a GED
• Minimum 6 months production or related experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Meet physical requirements to perform all duties safely
• Knowledge of GMP's and plant safety preferred
• Ability to work with pork, chicken, beef and shellfish products in addition to many other ingredients and allergens
• Must work well with others as a production team member
• Must have reliable/consistent attendance and attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately with minimal supervision

Anticipated Close Date: October 10, 2025

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.