Forming & Frying Operator - 1st Shift

Posted:
2/18/2026, 11:34:09 PM

Location(s):
Maryland, United States ⋅ Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Shift: 4: 30 AM-2:30 PM

Hourly Rate: $22.86 an hour

Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you will support safe, consistent, and high‑quality production on our foaming and frying lines during 1st shift. You will work hands‑on with equipment, follow safety and quality standards, and contribute to smooth changeovers, accurate documentation, and reliable line performance.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Support operators with minor changeover tasks and daily line needs.
  • Perform tasks assigned by your Supervisor or Production Team Leader.
  • Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds as needed for production activities.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the team.
  • Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices to support consistent, high‑quality product.
  • Interpret and follow the daily production schedule.
  • Follow all OSHA and plant safety rules while maintaining a safe work area.
  • For Level 2:
    • Assemble and operate high‑speed equipment, including kitter, mixer, freezer, former, and fryer.
    • Assist Operators in clearing jams, stacking off, climbing when required, addressing machine faults, loading materials, and verifying code dates.
    • Record required information in CDC systems.
    • Follow Quality Assurance standards and use WinSPC computerized weight‑control tools.
    • Perform minor repairs and equipment adjustments based on established centerlines.
    • Stage parts needed for changeovers and return parts to the designated cart afterward.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • Previous manufacturing experience.
  • Completion of basic math computations.
  • Understanding of weights and measurements.
  • High School Diploma or GED.

Anticipated Close Date: March 26, 2026

Location: Hagerstown, Maryland

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.