Shift: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Hourly Rate: $23.54 an hour + $.60 shift differential
The Blender will perform a variety of duties including but not limited to completing required paperwork, verifying and blending ingredients into sauces according to instructions, inspection of work environment including sanitizing equipment and ensuring the blend room has no condensation, cleaning machine parts, tools, utensils and work area ensuring good housekeeping and 5S standards are met.
Essential Job Functions:
- Ability to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position
- Ability to read, write and comprehend English
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work individually as well as with others as a team at all levels
- Ability to perform intermediate math functions in English (addition, subtraction, division, fractions)
- Basic knowledge of computers
- Ability to push or pull up to 50 lbs. repetitively
- Ability to weigh-up ingredients
Job Duties:
- Obtain all required paperwork for shift (e.g., scale verification, batch blend, time blend)
- Check pipes and doors for loose parts
- Dry condensation in blend room when necessary
- Sanitize equipment as necessary
- Review requisition and batch sheets to ensure all items and quantities received are correct
- Perform scale audits and complete batch checklist
- Measure and blend ingredients into sauce according to batch sheet instructions
- Clean machine parts, tools, utensils, and work area ensuring good housekeeping and 5S standards are met
- Complete all required paperwork and document critical data
- May perform general labor duties as assigned
- May perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Knowledge of GMP’s and food allergens
- Ability to be LOTO Certified
- Ability to identify Critical Control Points (CCP)
- Knowledge of the 5S concept
- Ability to work with pork, chicken, beef and shellfish products in addition to many other ingredients and allergens
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience: Minimum 3 months production or related experience preferred.
*Any employee who declines a successful bid, prior to being assigned to the position shall be restricted from bidding for a period of six (6) months.
Anticipated Close Date: January 2, 2026
Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa
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.
