Brine Maker Production​/Quality; Seasonal

Position: Brine Maker Production/Quality (Seasonal)
Location: Imlay City

Shift: 5:00 AM-2:15 PM

Hourly Rate: $19.15 an hour

Conagra Brand Foods, home of Vlasic, located in Imlay City, Michigan, has opportunity for seasonal Brine Makers. You will work as a back-up Brine maker in a seasonal capacity. You will work full-time hours during the regular season beginning April through December. You will have the opportunity to advance as well as recall rights to return each season. During the heavier production demand period, normally May-October, you may be required for ten hours daily/weekend overtime as scheduled (Saturdays).

You will report to Supervision and will work onsite. You will work with quality control. When not utilized in the capacity of brine maker you will be assigned other work based on production demand.

You will be responsible for brine preparation, ingredient inventory, cleanliness and production supply. This includes preparation of emulsions (chemistry) for specific products. You will maintain expected level of task completion in a safe manner and maintaining the quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Brine manufacturing is defined as a critical control point (CCP). This is an essential step of our operation to prevent or eliminate food safety hazards.

Set up, prepare, and make emulsions (chemistry) and learn in-house make-up of ingredients for production demand.

Accuracy with ingredients both liquid and dry

Control bulk ingredient brine system (valves/pipelines)

REQUIREMENTS:
Complete batch sheets and ending inventories.

Work safely with equipment and ingredients.

Follow plant clean-up and sanitation procedures.

Brine preparation achieving quality standards.

Detailed documentation insuring compliance with audit standards to maintain Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification.

Report data.

Establish priorities.

Train and direct other team members

Ensure production demand is met.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient in basic math

Heavy Labor frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Stand/walk, push/pull, twist, climb (stairs)

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Anticipated Close Date:
July 6, 2026

Location:

Imlay City, 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.