Conagra Brands, Inc. Looking for Controls Technician – Nights 4X4 Schedule at Indianapolis, IN  Full Time

This position is located at our Tablespreads/Reddi Wip plant located on 62nd street in Indianapolis.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions of the job are comprised of Job Responsibilities and the Physical and Mental Requirements to perform those responsibilities in the established work Environment. See addendum for list of essential and marginal job tasks.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Safety: Demonstrates behaviors in support of company safety procedures with focus on zero injuries.

• Quality: Demonstrates behaviors in support of quality work processes to include Statistical Process Control-SPC, Document & track production variables, downtime, product samples and make adjustments to ensure proper packaging and casing of product to meet quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively support the ConAgra Performance System (CPS): High Performance Work Systems participation; 5S participation and compliance, working in teams, problem solving, six sigma knowledge and involvement, continuous skills development-CSD participation and ownership, line and process auditing, autonomous maintenance-AMD involvement and ownership, cleaning, inspecting and lubricating (CIL) and Centerlining of equipment and line in general, line and equipment ownership, and other CPS foundational systems.
• Coaching and Leadership: Must have the ability to interact effectively and professionally with coworkers. Need to be able to perform all skills as outlined on the Skills Element Tree. Need to be able to act as a Coach and Trainer for other Maintenance and Production employees. Must comply with all standard work practices and complete documentation in accordance with standard work. It cannot be overstated that the Reddi-Wip Line Technician is a leader in that they assume ownership of the Assets. Moreover, they are “Co-Owners” of those assets with the Production Operators. The Controls Technician is responsible for following up on control work that has been done by Maintenance Technicians by his direction or in his absence. He will assist in troubleshooting of control and instrumentation equipment problems, and when necessary, provide direction to Maintenance Supervisors to make repairs to equipment that is at fault and not part of the control system. The Controls Technician will monitor spare parts inventory for control and instrumentation components and give guidance on stocking levels and reorder quantities. Some of the challenges in this position include reducing downtime with the updating of PLC logic and developing diagnostic tools with the data available through the controls; understanding the systems and keeping abreast of new technology to recommend upgrades that will reduce or eliminate problems; monitor and recommend adequate controls spare parts inventory; and keeping control documentation up to date. Performance in this position can be measured by the timely completion of work, minimizing of machine downtime, development and utilization of diagnostic data for preventative maintenance, and thoroughness of new system designs and installations. Knowledge and skills required to perform this position include general knowledge of overall plant operations, working knowledge of various equipment and plant processes to understand, interpret and schedule work orders; strong technical and electrical aptitude. The incumbent will be required to assess hardware and software and time requirements necessary for capital projects commissioning. Other qualities necessary are good management skills in supervising and training employees, good written communications and mathematical aptitude to develop complex control logic and prepare statistical reports.

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, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
• Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one ofNorth America’sleading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye,Marie Callender’s, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke’s, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit.

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.

Conagra Brands, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.