Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Individual must be capable of performing all of the following job duties as required:

* Must have excellent communication skills.
* Responsible for necessary documents and QA checks in a timely manner by taking weights of fish (raw, battered/breaded and fried), and recording data at predetermined intervals.
* Ensure that product is running to standard in regards to weight, color, speed, etc., and make adjustments to process to maintain efficient operation of line; monitor battering and breading process and make adjustments as needed to maintain product quality specs.
* Must understand and follow all SOPs and GMPs for producing quality product, report all deviations to process procedures, and actively work to correct any process deviation in the minimum time. Actively work to maintain and improve production processes and must be able to document processes for others to follow.
* Must be able to effectively lead, direct, and communicate information to a designated group of employees when the Production Lead is not available. Associate will be required to assume the responsibilities of the Lead position when directed.
* Monitor freezer speeds and temperature, and inspect inside of freezer for ice or product buildup during shift and clear jams.
* Monitor production schedule and coordinate changeovers with Leads and/or Supervisor.
* Record all downtime and reasons in the CDC system.
* Must be able to perform all start up and shut down cleaning and sanitizing functions on the lines as well as direct line employees.
* Must be able to work overtime as needed.
* Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a matrix organization are required. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, mechanically

inclined, and have strong basic skills. Candidate must have working knowledge of Statistical Process Control, GMPs, and HACCP. Candidate must have basic math/business math skills and

must be capable of receiving OSHA Certified Forklift Operator training. In addition, the candidate will have no more than three (3) attendance points and no disciplinary actions above an oral warning in the past twelve (12) months, and have a general understanding of plant policies and procedures and demonstrate leadership skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Education and / or Experience:

High School diploma or General Education degree (GED) required; further education in a relevant area is a plus.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Candidate Selection:

Successful candidates will be chosen according to skills, knowledge, and ability in the following categories:

* responsibility/ownership of results
* technical/mechanical skills and experience
* leadership
* teamwork
* problem solving/continuous improvement
* initiative
* conflict management
* ability to learn/develop new skills
* interest in position/contribution potential/flexibility

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 salaries, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
* Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
* Balance: paid-time off , flexible work-schedules

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team thats passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

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.