Machine Operator II

Popcorn Production Operator

Shift: 3:00 PM-11:30 PM Hourly Rate: $23.66 an hour + $1.00 shift differential

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will operate and maintain packaging equipment in our Reno, Nevada manufacturing facility. You will support safe, efficient production by operating automated machinery, monitoring product quality, performing routine equipment care, and maintaining production records. Join our popcorn team where the quality is high and kernels keep popping. Build your career with hands-on experience, modern machinery, and a culture focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Make an impact, one batch, one bag, one perfectly popped kernel at a time.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment to maintain continuous production flow.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized production area to support a safe work environment.
• Perform hourly quality checks, including verifying lot and sell-by codes for accuracy.
• Tend to equipment by clearing jams, restocking materials, making operating adjustments, and setting machine conditions through computerized control panels.
• Perform sanitation, clean, inspect, and lubricate activities, preventative maintenance, and basic corrective maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• 1+ years' experience operating production, packaging, or manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Read, write, and communicate in English to understand work instructions, safety procedures, and complete production and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, computerized control systems, and inventory tracking systems such as SAP preferred.

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.

Our Benefits

• 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.