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Quality Auditor - 1st shift

Conagra Brands · Darien, WI · $51,000–$67,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake others missed.

What they are checking: Whether they have the attention to detail this audit work depends on.

This schedule runs Tuesday through Saturday starting at 6 a.m. Does that work for you long term?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the set schedule, since gaps in quality coverage are a real risk.

What would you do

You find product that is out of specification and production wants to keep running. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold firm on quality and communicate clearly to supervision even under pressure.

A production lead gets defensive when you report a problem. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep a working relationship with production while still reporting the facts.

About the work

How would you audit finished goods and ingredients against product specifications?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to compare what's produced against written specs carefully and consistently.

What is a certificate of analysis, and how would you use one?

What they are checking: Whether they understand supplier documentation and how to check it against requirements.

How do you organize and track retained samples so they can be found quickly later?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the sample retain program organized, which matters during complaints and recalls.

How do you verify your data is correct before escalating a concern?

What they are checking: Whether they double-check facts so they raise real problems and keep credibility with production.

How would you help with a root cause investigation into a quality deviation?

What they are checking: Whether they can gather facts and ask why repeatedly rather than stopping at the first explanation.

How do you keep quality records accurate and traceable?

What they are checking: Whether they understand why permanent records matter for food safety audits and regulators.

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The full job description

As published by Conagra Brands.

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, you will support plant quality programs by auditing processes, reviewing documentation, and verifying that in-process materials, finished products, ingredients, and manufacturing supplies meet established standards. You will support the sample retain program through proper tracking and organization of retained samples, while ensuring accurate documentation and communicating any non-conforming conditions to production and leadership teams. Schedule: Friday - Tuesday 6am - 2:30pm A Taste of Your Responsibilities • Perform audits of in-process materials, finished goods, ingredients, and manufacturing supplies to ensure compliance with product specifications and food safety standards • Review product specifications and compare them to production documentation, including certificate of analysis documentation • Identify and communicate non-conforming conditions, including out-of-specification or out-of-code situations, to production and supervision • Support investigations into quality deviations and help identify root causes and corrective actions • Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including quality records, deviation reports, and weekly and monthly summaries • Input and maintain data in systems to ensure permanent and traceable quality records • Verify accuracy of data and documentation prior to escalating concerns • Support production teams in resolving quality issues, including auditing operator practices and verifying adherence to procedures • Participate in internal audits and support compliance with quality systems and food safety programs • Perform additional assignments and projects as needed to support plant quality objectives Ingredients Required for Your Success • High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree or additional certifications preferred • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a quality or food manufacturing environment • Experience working with quality systems in a manufacturing setting preferred • Knowledge of food safety practices, quality standards, and basic microbiological concepts preferred • Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word • Strong math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages • Skilled in interpreting specifications, data, and measurements • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy 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. #LI-Onsite #LI-BC1 Compensation Pay Range:$51,000-$67,000 The 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.

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