Conagra Brands, Inc.

PLC Technician, Nights - Bakery Plant

Conagra Brands, Inc.$84K — $84K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience with pressure controls, control circuits, and programmable controllers in an industrial setting
  • Experience with servo motors and drives
  • Background in vision systems
  • Proficient in PLC troubleshooting
  • Familiar with Allen Bradley HMI troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of Auto CAD
  • Associates degree required

Responsibilities

  • Document and track production variables and downtime
  • Ensure proper blending of raw materials through automatic metering systems
  • Follow recipe specifications for time and temperature to maintain quality
  • Support the ConAgra Performance System
  • Coordinate with Maintenance Technicians regarding control work
  • Train team members on new or modified control systems
  • Oversee contractors providing documented PLC programs and training

Benefits

  • Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • Company-paid life, accident, and disability insurance
  • 401(k)/pension eligibility and financial wellness programs
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Career development opportunities and employee resource groups
  • Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities
Full Job Description
Shift: 3:00 PM-11:30 PM

Hourly Rate: $40.49 an hour + $0.50 shift differential

In this position, you are responsible for the selection, installation, programming, documentation, and knowledge of all plant instrumentation and automatic devices. You will report to the Maintenance Manager. You will work at our Indianapolis Bakery plant and earn $40.49 per hour. This position is for day or night shift.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • You will document and track production variables, downtime, product samples, and ensure proper blending of raw materials by weight or automatic metering systems.
  • You will follow and document the time and temperature points in recipe specifications to meet quality standards.
  • Actively support the ConAgra Performance System
  • Follow up with outside services.
  • Follow up on control work that has been done by Maintenance Technicians.
  • You will train team members on the operations of newly installed or modified process or utility control systems.
  • You will follow up with contractors to insure they turn over fully documented PLC programs of the systems they have worked on and that they provide training for all personnel involved in the area of concern.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • You should have 2 years of experience with; pressure controls, control circuits, programmable controllers, drive units, variable frequency drives, scales, monitoring systems, sensors and security systems in an industrial environment
  • Servo Motors and drives experience
  • Vision System Experience
  • PLC troubleshooting experience
  • Allen Bradley HMI troubleshooting experience
  • Auto CAD experience
  • Associates Degree

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Sit, stand, walk and climb stairs frequently during time on duty
  • Lift/Carry/Push/Pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Reach overhead occasionally

The statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. We recognize that if you have a disability, you may require an accommodation to enable you to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

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Anticipated Close Date: July 31, 2026

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

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


About Conagra Brands, Inc.

We’re ConAgra Foods. We make the food you love. We're passionate about sharing the love of food, stories of our people and the commitment we bring.

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Working at Conagra comes with a wealth of benefits that underscore our commitment to our employees’ well-being and professional growth. From competitive health benefits and retirement plans to flexible working conditions and wellness programs, we ensure that our team is supported both in and out of the workplace.

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Size
18,600 employees
Market Cap
$18.6 billion
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Net Income
$1.1 billion
5 Year Trend
+8.1%
Revenue
$11.5 billion
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