General Labor - 1st Shift

Company: CONAGRA
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: March 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Shift: 7:00 AM-4:30 PM Hourly Rate: $20.88 an hour Job Description The General Labor position is responsible for a variety of tasks including prep work for operations, rotating between line positions, opening and dumping bags of ingredients into filler equipment, filling nesting trays and carton magazines, assembling cases, hand placing product onto line, packing finished cartons into cases, and performing housekeeping and cleanup while following all safety regulations and ensuring all GMP and quality standards are met. Starting pay up to $20.88 per hour Attendance Bonus! ($0.50 for first shift) You will be onsite at the facility located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. As a general labor, you will report to the operations team. You Will - Work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position - Follow instruction - Use manufacturing equipment and tools used to perform the job. - Communication with individuals in the production line - Work with others as a team - Lift up to 50 pounds repetitively Job Tasks: - Put on all required personal protective equipment and safety gear and perform a safety check on equipment to be used in the daily operations and ensure that all safety devices are functioning properly - Feed filler equipment with vegetables, protein, fillings and sauces, position boxed meat to workstations, fill nesting hoppers with trays, fill carton magazines, assemble cases, monitor case sealer and monitor dough caps. - Manually place proper portion of protein into trays as they pass on conveyor - Manually pack finished cartons of product into cases and push full cases to case sealer - Manually position empty pallet and hand stack finished cases on pallets - Keep work area clear and clean, re-seal and put away used components and packaging material, breakdown boxes, place trash in proper receptacles and clean tools and equipment - Attend daily pre-shift meetings, safety meetings, and other meetings You have: - Knowledge of GMP's and plant safety - Understanding of damage/loss - Knowledge of 5s principles - 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 required. Anticipated Close Date: February 17, 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.

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