Job Summary

Do you have a taste for something big? If you're looking for the opportunity to reach your potential, consider Conagra Brands as your next career destination. Conagra Brands in Darien, WI, is one of largest manufacturing facilities with over 800 employees, is a local supplier of Birds Eye products.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will oversee both test on in process samples, finished product, ingredients, and manufacturing supplies to determine the quality and acceptability of each product. You will maintain appropriate records of analyses and informing supervisory and production personnel of any non-conforming product, in processing material and ingredients.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the QA Manager, run tests on in-process samples, finished product, ingredients, and manufacturing supplies to determine the quality and acceptability of each material. Store and evaluate samples in compliance with the sample retain program. Maintain appropriate records of analyses and informing supervisory and production personnel of any non- conforming product, in processing material and ingredients.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform tests on in-process samples, finished product, ingredients and manufacturing supplies.
• Perform special tests and projects related to the operation.
• Use, maintain, troubleshoot, and do minor repairs on standard laboratory apparatus for performing analyses.
• Compare test results and communicate information.
• Input data into computer to maintain a permanent record of all finished analyses, out-of-specification report, and end of the month report.
• Compare test results with current specifications and advises supervisory and production personnel of problems and out-of-code situations. Make recommendations as to cause and resolution of problem.
• Evaluate results and independently ensure accuracy before alerting supervisory and production personnel.
• Follow inventory of necessary chemicals and equipment, make out orders for timely replacement or repair.
• Work with production on solution to problems, including audit of quality performance by operators.
• Maintain high standard of cleanliness and housekeeping in the laboratory work area.
• Prepare standard solutions for running tests.
• Perform related analyses and assignments as required.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years related work experience.
• Read, write and speak fluent English.
• 1 year experience in Microsoft Office
• Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Previous experience analyzing graphs and reading measurements.
• Will perform instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Basic microbial knowledge helpful.

Compensation:

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity.Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) 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.