Shift: This role is 1st Shift, 6:45 AM-4:45 PM

Hourly Rate: $20.35 an hour

Why Conagra Brands – Council Bluffs:

$20.35 per hour + .50 per hour attendance bonus

• Overtime Eligibility
• Excellent benefit package
• Up to 10 paid Holidays per year
• 401K and vacation
• Company Store

The Blender will perform a variety of responsibilities including completing required paperwork, verifying and blending ingredients into sauces according to instructions, inspection of work environment including sanitizing equipment and ensuring the blend room has no condensation, cleaning machine parts, tools, utensils and work area ensuring good housekeeping and 5S standards are met. You will work onsite at the Council Bluffs location. You will report to the area Team leader.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position
• Can read, write and comprehend English
• Team Player
• Perform intermediate math functions in English (addition, subtraction, division, and fractions)
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Push or pull up to 50 lbs. repetitively
• Weigh-up ingredients

Job Responsibilities:

• Obtain all required paperwork for shift (e.g., scale verification, batch blend, time blend)
• Check pipes and doors for loose parts, Dry condensation in blend room.
• Sanitize equipment.
• Review requisition and batch sheets to ensure all items and quantities received are correct
• Perform scale audits and complete batch checklist
• Measure and blend ingredients into sauce according to batch sheet instructions
• Monitor blending process
• Clean machine parts, tools, utensils and work area ensuring good housekeeping and 5S standards are met
• Skills Required:
• Knowledge of GMP's and food allergens
• Can be LOTO Certified
• Identify Critical Control Points (CCP)
• Knowledge of the 5S concept
• Work with pork, chicken, beef and shellfish products in addition to many other ingredients and allergens

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: Minimum 3 months production or related experience.

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 any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

Anticipated Close Date: November 8, 2024

Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa

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. ​