A Taste of Your Responsibilities
- Monitor incoming ingredients for compliance with specifications through review of Certificates of Analysis and required sampling and testing.
- Collect and analyze physical attribute data for incoming ingredients and identify trends or shifts in performance.
- Partner with Logistics to review ingredient delivery schedules and review testing requirements based on specification requirements.
- Verify that received materials meet shelf-life requirements based on manufacturing and receipt dates.
- Confirm ingredients are stored at required temperatures according to material specifications.
- Maintain a master list of facility ingredients including storage and shelf-life requirements.
- Coordinate sample collection for microbiological and chemical analysis.
- Document and communicate supplier specification failures through the FoodLogiQ. system.
- Contact suppliers directly to obtain missing or incomplete Certificates of Analysis.
- Partner with Supplier Quality regarding ingredient disposition decisions and supplier follow-up actions.
- Manage and coordinate the raw material hold process for incoming ingredients and ingredients identified during production.
- Communicate ingredient hold dispositions with Logistics.
- Document ingredient noncompliance issues with photographs when needed.
- Verify that supplier Certificates of Analysis correspond to the correct ingredient lots and meet specification requirements.
- Conduct weekly production area audits and provide feedback to area supervisors.
- Support Quality Managers and Supervisors as needed.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
- High school diploma or GED required.
- College degree preferred.
- 2 or more years of quality inspection experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Food manufacturing experience preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of Good Sanitation Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- Experience with SAP or FoodLogiQ preferred
- Experience reading and interpreting product specifications and testing procedures.
- Experience reading and interpreting vendor lot code information.
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.
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Compensation
Pay Range:$44,000-$57,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) 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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Two or more years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of Good Sanitation Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
- Experience reading and interpreting product specifications and testing procedures
- Experience reading and interpreting vendor lot code information
- College degree
- Food manufacturing experience
- Experience with SAP or FoodLogiQ
Conagra Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Conagra Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Conagra Brands.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as a standout, with a 401(k) that includes a company match and an additional company contribution, plus pension eligibility for certain groups. Company materials and filings emphasize this as a core strength across many roles.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive pay and bonus opportunities are presented as a meaningful part of total rewards. Summaries characterize annual incentives as consistent and an important contributor to overall compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness resources are highlighted alongside perks like discounts and legal benefits. Day‑one eligibility for many corporate and non‑union roles is called out, supporting easy access to these programs.
Conagra Brands Insights
What We Do
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.
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