About this position
Packaging Associate
Shift: 5:30 AM-2:00 PM Hourly Rate: $23.00 an hour
Do you have a taste for food? If you are looking for the opportunity to reach your potential, consider Conagra Brands as your next destination. Conagra Brands is known for our iconic brands like Reddi-wip, Slim Jims, Duncan Hines BOOMCHIKPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more!
We are hiring for Packaging Associates on our 1st shift.
You will work onsite at our manufacturing facility in Kent WA.
You will report to the shift supervisor and join a team of 235 plus team members.
Essential Functions:
You will rotate to all positions of Production Specialist.
Count products being stacked in layers in boxes, stack products on conveyor line while monitoring the product flow and quality, remove product from conveyor line and stack in assembled box.
Monitor the conveyor line from the freezer down the slide while performing quality checks on products then through the metal detector for the metal detection Step (includes observations or measurements) to assess whether the critical control point (CCP) is being met for HarpC.
Push boxes loaded with products through taping machine.
Must understand safety/Food safety (SQF)/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
Must be able to work overtime.
You will be trained, so you have, basic knowledge of plant specific cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, and PPE requirements
You will be trained and validated to clean and sanitize equipment and surroundings specific to their focus area (For example, cooks – cookers, depositors, conveyors, floors, walls)
Trained and knowledgeable of ladder safety, water and drain management.
Must follow plant work standards, high quality and productivity standards per plant requirements.
Must maintain and regular attendance per company policy.
Meet internal and external customer expectations through teamwork, respect and willingness to help and support others.
To improve performance and work process through feedback, risk taking, and generating new ideas.
You will communicate food safety concerns to supervisor/management.
Accept accountability and responsibility for one's work.
Confront issues when they arise.
Anticipated Close Date: September 22, 2026 Location: Kent, Washington
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.
Location and commute
Kent, WA .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3095006530.