Blending Operator

Shift: This role is 2nd Shift, 2:00 PM-10:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $22.45 an hour + $0.75 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. At Conagra, we're known for iconic brands like Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie's BOOMCHICKPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more!

We are hiring for a Blending Operator to help produce the ingredients to make biscuits, hotcakes, and McGriddles at our Louisville, KY facility. You will report to the department Team Lead.

• 2nd shift - 2p-10p

• Location: 12650 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY

• Hourly Rate: $22.45 +0.75 Shift Differential

• Overtime as scheduled (daily and weekend)

  A Day in the Life of a Blending Operator

You will take packaged raw ingredients, supplied in 50 lb. bags and boxes, removing their packaging and feeding them into a food industry-size blender.

Other duties as assigned.

You Will:

• The blending operator will deposit raw ingredients into the blender based on the recipe of the product being produced.

• Blending operator is responsible for the sanitation and preventive maintenance of the blending equipment and blending department.

• You will use a forklift to carry stage raw ingredients and bin placement.

• Read and interpret documents, including safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements & Conagra’s policies

• Awareness of food safety risks and escalates found risks to lead/supervisor.

You Have:

• 1-2 years Forklift experience - required

• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 50lbs - required

• The use of a respirator is required. Minimal facial hair to pass the respirator fit certification will be necessary.

• 1-2 years machine operating experience - ideal

• Knowledge of GMPs and safety - ideal

• The ability to understand the basic machine operations and settings

Anticipated Close Date: November 1, 2024

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

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:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

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. ​