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Production Class II 1st Shift

Conagra Brands · Saint Elmo, IL · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a 7 a.m. first shift in syrup, sauce and dressing departments. What attracts you to it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the work and want it, which affects how long they'll stay.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to hit a goal.

What they are checking: Whether they contribute to a positive team environment on the line.

What would you do

Your machine keeps jamming and you can't figure out why. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they try reasonable fixes and then call for help instead of guessing for too long.

You notice a bottle label is crooked on several units. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they catch and report quality problems right away.

About the work

Tell me about your experience troubleshooting machines.

What they are checking: Whether they have the year of machine troubleshooting the role requires and can describe it.

How do you perform an equipment changeover safely and correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they follow steps carefully, since mistakes on changeovers cause defects and downtime.

Why is first in, first out important when supplying the line?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that rotation protects product freshness and food safety.

How do you make sure your production records are accurate and legible?

What they are checking: Whether they take documentation seriously, since records are checked during audits.

What food safety rules do you think matter most in a plant like this?

What they are checking: Whether they understand hygiene, allergens and foreign material control.

How comfortable are you using a computer for data entry on the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the basic computer work this job now requires.

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The full job description

As published by Conagra Brands.

Shift: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM Hourly Rate: $21.13 an hour Reporting to the Team Leader, you will support production operations within the Syrup, Sauce, and Dressing departments at our St. Elmo, Illinois manufacturing plant. You will be trained on assigned positions and are expected to understand and perform all job responsibilities to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production in a team-based manufacturing environment. A Taste of Your Responsibilities • Comply with all company policies related to safety, quality, food safety, and productivity • Monitor and operate assigned processing and packaging equipment • Complete required checks, documentation, and data entry accurately and legibly • Supply production lines with raw materials, cartons, bottles, ingredients, and other operating supplies • Ensure proper first in, first out rotation of materials • Perform equipment changeovers • Complete all responsibilities of the assigned position, including trash removal and sanitation activities as requested • Work collaboratively with others and contribute to a positive team environment Ingredients Required for Your Success • High school diploma or GED • 1+ years of machine troubleshooting experience • Experience reading, writing, and maintaining accurate and legible production documentation • Basic computer proficiency to support job-related documentation and data entry • Willingness to work overtime as required #LI-Onsite Anticipated Close Date: November 27, 2026 Location: Saint Elmo, Illinois 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.

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