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Controls Technician - 3rd Shift

CONAGRA
Saint Elmo, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026
Shift: 11:00 PM-7:00 AM

Hourly Rate: $38.05 an hour $.85 shift differential

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will support manufacturing operations by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated control systems. You will focus on programmable logic controllers, human machine interfaces, batch management systems, and field devices to maintain reliable equipment performance, reduce downtime, and support safe and compliant operations.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and commission programmable logic controllers, human machine interfaces, and related control hardware
  • Program and modify batch management systems, including adding or editing recipes
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on automated control systems
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose control system issues onsite and remotely
  • Repair or replace sensors, actuators, valves, motor drives, and related components
  • Calibrate and test instruments to confirm accurate and reliable operation
  • Monitor batch processes and system parameters to confirm proper performance
  • Maintain accurate maintenance, calibration, and configuration documentation
  • Follow safety procedures, support regulatory compliance, and serve as a technical resource to others

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • 2 years of experience with industrial programmable logic controllers or a comparable combination of education and experience
  • Experience programming and troubleshooting programmable controllers

Physical Requirements

More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but 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.

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Anticipated Close Date: June 29, 2026

Location: Saint Elmo, Illinois

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.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

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