Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Summary:
The Forklift Operator performs setup and line service for production lines safely and promptly, retrieving ingredients or packaging material during production, transferring finished product to the freezer, receiving inventory, ensuring received inventory is entered into the warehouse management system, and maintaining a clean work area. Forklift operators report to the Warehouse Team Leader. You'll work on-site at the Council Bluffs location. Base rate: $22.51, with attendance incentive $0.60 per hour.
Essential Job Functions:
- Fulfil the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position.
- Can read, write, communicate, and comprehend written instructions in English
- You will use different types of forklifts including stand-up, sit down, tandem, and rider
- Task Analysis
- Basic math skills
- Basic knowledge of computers
- Can move up to 75 lbs
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform required safety check of equipment before use
- Perform setup and line service for production promptly
- Setup production staging areas with required ingredients and materials from daily requisition sheet
- Retrieve ingredients/packaging material for production throughout shift
- Transfer finished product from the line to the freezer
- Prepare to receive trailers by opening dock door, setting dock plate, inspecting trailer, and chocking tires
- Inspect and unload trailers
- Verify bill of lading
- Work flow analysis
- You will transfer inventory to open warehouse, freezer, or cooler locations
- Rotate date sensitive stock according to company policy
- Maintain clean work area (e.g., remove trash, stack pallets, remove damaged pallets)
- May perform other tasks as assigned
Skills Required:
- Knowledge of forklift safety and troubleshooting
- Comprehend and understand the effects of product damage
- Strategic planning
- Task Analysis
- Team player
- Knowledge of GMP's
- You will become PIT Certified
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience: Minimum of 6 months forklift preferred.
Anticipated Close Date: May 23, 2025Location: Council Bluffs, IowaOur 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.


