Job Summary:

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for a variety of responsibilities including inspecting food product and packaging quality according to company procedure, verifying and ensuring all product code date checks are correct and documented, inspecting metal detectors, x-ray machines, and check weigher , obtaining and delivering samples for the Micro Lab, recording weights, conducting temperature checks, and monitoring the production process following USDA, GMP, Conagra standards and sanitation guidelines. You will be onsite at the Conagra facility in Council Bluffs, IA, reporting to the Quality team. Starting rate $23.34 an hour, attendance incentive of $0.60 for second shift.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position
• Read, write, communicate, and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English
• Work all areas in the plant and all start times

You Will:

• Inspect, set-up, and check metal detectors, x-rays, and check weigher
• Verify carton version specifications and inform QA Supervisors of deficiencies
• Obtain samples of product components from production lines to check and record weights, temperatures, and product quality
• Aseptically sample product components and swab environmental sites for microbiological testing
• Understand and address alarms for out-of-control weights promptly
• Identify defective and nonconforming product and take appropriate corrective action
• Check and record product codes and packaging to assure compliance with regulations and provide traceability
• Monitor production process ensuring adherence to GMP, USDA, and sanitation guidelines and taking corrective action if standards are not being met
• Monitor and complete QA sampling programs
• Place nonconforming materials on hold
• Complete all daily quality paperwork and reports promptly
• Conduct internal audits for allergens, glass and brittle plastic, general facility conditions.

You Have:

• Knowledge of GMPs and food allergens
• Be LOTO Certified

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience Required: Minimum 1 year Quality experience in a manufacturing environment preferred or other similar experience can be substituted.

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.