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Production Specialist (3rd Shift)
full-timeDarien

Summary

Location

Darien

Type

full-time

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About this role

Shift: 10:00 PM-6:00 AM

Hourly Rate: $20.17 an hour + $1.50 shift differential

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.  Conagra Brands in Darien, WI a local supplier of Birds Eye products, is seeking qualified individuals to fill a Production Specialist role in the production department for 3rd shift. Reporting to Production Supervisors, you will work on-site at one of Conagra's largest manufacturing facilities with over 800 employees.

As a Production Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting production operations by ensuring product quality, packaging compliance, and adherence to safety and food handling standards. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop a working knowledge of production schedules and learn to read and follow schedule instructions.

  • Form and assemble cases to meet production requirements and specifications.

  • Monitor auto-filled bags or trays for required fill weight, back seal, end seal, label placement, date code, and label accuracy.

  • Report deviations from product requirements to operators or supervisors. Ensure cases enter the case sealer correctly.

  • Visually inspect products and ingredients for blemishes, flaws, extraneous material, or discoloration.

  • Stop production and report any serious deviation from requirements or equipment malfunction.

  • Maintain housekeeping in the work area.

  • Assist operators with start-up, production, changeover, and shutdown activities.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

  • Ability to meet physical requirements to perform all duties safely.

  • Effective communication skills to perform all duties.

  • Willingness to learn and follow:

  • Food handling and packaging practices

  • Safe working practices

  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

  • Ability to work well as part of a production team.

  • Reliable and consistent attendance with strong attention to duties.

  • Ability to work accurately with minimal supervision.

Anticipated Close Date: February 13, 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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Attention To Detail,Teamwork,Communication Skills,Food Handling Practices,Packaging Compliance,Safety Standards,Good Manufacturing Practices,Production Monitoring,Housekeeping,Problem Solving

About CONAGRA

Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results.

We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Founding Year: 1919

What you'll do

  • As a Production Specialist, you will support production operations by ensuring product quality and packaging compliance. You will also monitor production processes and assist operators with various tasks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Production Specialist (3rd Shift) do at CONAGRA?

As a Production Specialist (3rd Shift) at CONAGRA, you will: as a Production Specialist, you will support production operations by ensuring product quality and packaging compliance. You will also monitor production processes and assist operators with various tasks..

Why join CONAGRA as a Production Specialist (3rd Shift)?

CONAGRA is a leading Food and Beverage Services company.

Is the Production Specialist (3rd Shift) position at CONAGRA remote?

The Production Specialist (3rd Shift) position at CONAGRA is based in Darien, Wisconsin, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Production Specialist (3rd Shift) position at CONAGRA?

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