Forklift Driver/ Blast - 2nd Shift

ConAgra Fds Packaged Fds; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/pension

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Forklift Operator in Council Bluffs, IA to support production lines during an evening shift (4:30 PM–2:00 AM). The role involves equipment safety checks, material handling, inventory transfers, and working with pallets and trailer docks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months forklift experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a pathway to PIT certification within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 6 months forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform required safety checks of equipment before use.
• Perform setup and line service for production promptly.
• Set up production staging areas with required ingredients and materials from daily requisition sheet.
• Retrieve ingredients/packaging materials for production throughout shift.
• Transfer finished product from the line to the freezer.
• Inspect and unload trailers and verify bill of lading.
• Move inventory to open warehouse, freezer, or cooler locations.

Skills

Forklift safety

Troubleshooting

Product damage awareness

Strategic planning

Task analysis

Team player

GMP knowledge

PIT certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shift: 4:30 PM-2:00 AM

Hourly Rate: $23.41 an hour

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.

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:

December 25, 2026

Location:

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Our Benefits:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.