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Machine Operator/ Carton - 2nd Shift

Conagra Brands

Machine Operator/ Carton - 2nd Shift

full-timePosted: Aug 25, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026Iowa, Council Bluffs

Job Description

Shift: 1:15 PM-10:15 PMHourly Rate: $21.75 an hourThe Carton Machine Operator is responsible for the following operating, managing efficient operation of the cartooning equipment, facilitating the packing of finished product promptly, completing all required paperwork promptly, and observing all safety regulations and ensuring GMP and quality standards are met. You will work onsite in Council Bluffs, IA. You will report to the production Team Leader for the area assigned.Essential Job Functions:Work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for positionRead, write, and comprehend written English.Move up to 40 lbs.Job Responsibilities:Obtain daily schedule and supplies needed for productionComplete required paperwork in English promptly (e.g., centerline, CI inspections, minor stop tracking)Perform safety check on equipment being used to ensure it is functioning properlyMaintain efficient operation of packing equipmentEnsure cases of carton blanks and glue chips are staged (numbers, versions on labels)Fill carton magazine with stacks of carton blanksVerify carton codes to ensure accuracyClear minor jams, reset and start equipmentFill glue dispensers and label printersEnsure good housekeeping (e.g., sweeping, mopping)Participate in PM, drumbeat, and AM activities as assigned (varying start times)Can read a work order and receive verbal instructions from supervisors/leadsMay perform general labor responsibilities as assignedComplete centerline sheetsDowntime tracking in EnglishSkills Required:Understand the effects of product damage and lossKnowledge of GMP'sBe LOTO certifiedKnowledge of normal/routineWork with pork, chicken, beef and shellfish products in addition to many other ingredients and allergensBe PIT certified, by areaSubmit work orders, by areaQualifications:Education: High school diploma or GED.Experience: Minimum 3 months' production or related experience requiredAnticipated Close Date: October 24, 2026Location: Council Bluffs, IowaOur BenefitsWe 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 insuranceWealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase planGrowth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaborationBalance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunitiesOur CompanyAt 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.

Locations

  • Iowa, Council Bluffs

Skills Required

  • GMP'sintermediate
  • normal/routineintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Understand the effects of product damage and loss (experience)
  • Knowledge of GMP's (experience)
  • Be LOTO certified (certification)
  • Knowledge of normal/routine (experience)
  • Work with pork, chicken, beef and shellfish products in addition to many other ingredients and allergens (experience)
  • Be PIT certified, by area (certification)
  • Submit work orders, by area (experience)
  • Education: High school diploma or GED. (experience)
  • Experience: Minimum 3 months' production or related experience required (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Obtain daily schedule and supplies needed for production
  • Complete required paperwork in English promptly (e.g., centerline, CI inspections, minor stop tracking)
  • Perform safety check on equipment being used to ensure it is functioning properly
  • Maintain efficient operation of packing equipment
  • Ensure cases of carton blanks and glue chips are staged (numbers, versions on labels)
  • Fill carton magazine with stacks of carton blanks
  • Verify carton codes to ensure accuracy
  • Clear minor jams, reset and start equipment
  • Fill glue dispensers and label printers
  • Ensure good housekeeping (e.g., sweeping, mopping)
  • Participate in PM, drumbeat, and AM activities as assigned (varying start times)
  • Can read a work order and receive verbal instructions from supervisors/leads
  • May perform general labor responsibilities as assigned
  • Complete centerline sheets
  • Downtime tracking in English

Benefits

  • general: We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
  • general: Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
  • general: Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
  • general: Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
  • general: Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities
  • general: Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
  • general: Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
  • general: Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
  • general: Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

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