Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Popcorn Production Equipment Technician

Shift: 11:00 PM-7:00 AM Hourly Rate: $31.55 an hour + $1.00 shift differential

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will support safe, efficient, and reliable production of ready-to-eat popcorn products by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing and facility equipment within the Lincoln, Nebraska plant.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Install, repair, modify, and maintain food processing and packaging equipment across production lines.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems to minimize downtime and support safe, efficient production.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation including temperature recorders, transducers, and electronic scales.
• Support production line changeovers, equipment startups, and line modifications.
• Perform welding, minor sheet metal work, basic machine tool operations, and facility maintenance as needed.
• Complete required maintenance documentation and follow all safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory standards while communicating effectively with team members and contractors.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• 1+ year mechanical and technical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment or associate's degree in related field.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Welding experience and familiarity with basic machine tool operation.
• Willingness to continue technical education through courses, training, and seminars as needed.
• Commitment to following all safety, food safety, quality, uniform, and personal protective equipment policies.

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.

Anticipated Close Date: August 30, 2026 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

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.