Production Associate

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Humboldt, TN, USA
Hybrid
18-18 Hourly
Entry level
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Operates and monitors production machinery, troubleshoots equipment, supplies production lines, performs product quality checks, and maintains food-safe, OSHA-compliant work areas. The role requires physical activity, including standing, repetitive tasks, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Overtime may be required to meet production demands.
Summary Generated by Built In
Shift: 6:00 AM-4:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $18.43 an hour

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 our Humboldt, TN Conagra Plant.
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will monitor and troubleshoot the operation of production equipment to ensure continuous production.
Schedule: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: $18.43 per hour
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
You will operate all different machines and equipment. Along with monitoring and troubleshooting the production equipment, you will be supplying the lines to ensure a continuous production flow. You will help to perform product checks to ensure quality for our consumers. You will collaborate with all departments to support production demand and maintain product quality standards. Cleanliness is important in our facilities. You will help maintain a clean work area to comply with food safety and OSHA requirements.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
  • This is a physical position. You will be asked to do things like lifting boxes of up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs and using your hands to move things.
  • This is a manufacturing environment with large machinery and moving parts that can be noisy.
  • Safety is important to us; we provide earplugs and other personal protective equipment.
  • Overtime may be needed to ensure we fulfill production demand.
Physical Requirements
Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements may vary but can 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.
Also be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary. More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process.

Anticipated Close Date: September 25, 2026

Location: Humboldt, Tennessee

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.

Skills Required

  • Ability to lift, push, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with large machinery, moving parts, high noise levels, and varying temperatures
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including earplugs
  • Availability to work the scheduled first shift from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Availability to work overtime as needed

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
18,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

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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