Smokehouse Specialist 1st Shift

Macomb, MIFull-time$19/hrPosted Jul 16, 2026
Shift: 6:00 AM-4:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $19.00 an hour

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. At our Macomb, MI Conagra Plant, we're producing Duke's Meat Snacks.


Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you will monitor and troubleshoot the operation of production equipment to ensure continuous production. You will join a team of over 50 associates.


Schedule: Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays based on production needs
Shift: 1st – 6am-6pm
Starting Pay: $19.00 + $0.50 raise after 90 days (paid weekly)

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • You will operate all different machines and equipment. Along with monitoring and troubleshooting the production equipment, you will be supplying the lines to ensure a continuous production flow.

  • You will help to perform product checks to ensure quality for our consumers.

  • You will collaborate with all departments to support production demand and maintain product quality standards.

  • Cleanliness is important in our facilities. You will help maintain a clean work area to comply with food safety and OSHA requirements.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • This is a physical position. You will be asked to do things like lifting boxes of up to 60 pounds, climbing stairs and using your hands to move things.

  • This is a manufacturing environment with large machinery and moving parts that can be noisy. Safety is important to us; we provide earplugs and other personal protective equipment.

  • Overtime may be needed to ensure we fulfill production demand.

**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.

You Have:

  • A High School Diploma or equivalent

  • 1-2 years manufacturing experience

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Word, Outlook email

  • An understanding of HACCP

  • The ability to regularly lift up to 60lbs

  • A willingness to cross-train

  • The desire to participate in ongoing efficiency projects

Anticipated Close Date: July 31, 2026

Location: Macomb, Michigan

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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