Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will ensure the reliability of plant systems and equipment by performing predictive, preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance while supporting safe, efficient operations across the facility. You will coach team members, support training, and help maintain clean, safe work areas while ensuring all work aligns with safety, quality, and food standards.
Schedule: 3rd shift, Monday - Friday & weekends as needed
11pm - 7:18am.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities:
- Complete Daily Shift Reports at the end of shift before leaving for the dayÂ
- Attend DDS meetings for your area daily (where applicable)Â
- Arrive on time and be prepared to discuss action itemsÂ
- Review all defects submitted so the Line Structure Team can discuss and approve corrective workÂ
- Work hand in hand with maintenance supervisors to drive improvement in the departmentÂ
- Audit equipment guarding daily to make sure all fasteners are in place and not removable by handÂ
- Teach and mentor new hires as well as current employeesÂ
- Work with planners to identify work neededÂ
- Audit PM’ verbiage for opportunities to improve and audit the completion of PMs regularly for your areaÂ
- Promote teamwork with the crew to drive improvementÂ
- Mitigate issues to reduce absenteeism rate and tardiness in your teamÂ
- Demonstrate the highest level of respect for coworkers and supervisorsÂ
- Look for ways to streamline procedures and processes without jeopardizing accuracy Â
- Look for ways to improve safety of guarding, LOTO, and food safety and quality of the productÂ
- Keep supervisor informed in a timely manner of problems that may/will result in a large amount of downtimeÂ
- Ensure all accidents or incidents are reported and documented in an accurate and timely mannerÂ
- Consult with supervisor regarding situations outside the scope of authorityÂ
- Provide performance guidance and training for mechanicsÂ
- Recommend corrective actions when appropriateÂ
- Provide fair performance appraisals when requestedÂ
- Evaluate new hire and maintenance trainee progress Maintain a good working relationship with fellow mechanics and treat everyone equallyÂ
- Work with supervisors to delegate assignments when necessaryÂ
Ingredients Required for Your Success:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience
- Strong troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience
- Strong communications skills
- Knowledge of commercial manufacturing equipment, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- Basic math skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in food manufacturing equipment
- Technical or vocational training in maintenance-related fields
- Experience troubleshooting electrical and control systems
Physical Requirements:
Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements may vary but can include: Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time. Performing consistent repetitive tasks. Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials. Also be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary. More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process.
Anticipated Close Date: November 24, 2026Location: Fort Madison, IowaOur 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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