Forklift Driver/Buffer - 2nd Shift

Conagra Brands; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/pension eligibility

Stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Paid-time off and volunteer opportunit

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Forklift Operator for our Council Bluffs facility to move finished product within a freezer warehouse. On-site role reporting to the operations team, with a 1:30 PM to 9:00 PM shift and an hourly pay of $23.25.

Responsibilities include safety checks, loading and unloading trailers, scanning items into the warehouse system, and maintaining housekeeping in a cold environment. High school diploma or GED required; 6 months forklift experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 6 months forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform required safety check of equipment before use.
• Move finished product from blast freezer to finished product warehouse.
• Scan finished product into rack location using warehouse management system.
• Transport finished product from racks according to work orders and place in staging area.
• Prepare to load trailer by opening dock doors, setting dock plates, inspecting trailer, checking trailer temperatures, verifying load plan, and chocking tires.
• Load trailer according to load plan.

Skills

Forklift safety

Loading procedures

Product damage awareness

Multitasking

Teamwork

GMP's

PIT Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shift: 1:30 PM-9:00 PM Hourly Rate: $23.25 an hour

The Buffer Forklift Operator ensures that our finished product is moved within our warehouse. Forklift responsibilities include driving a forklift in a freezer warehouse, ensuring safety of equipment being used, transporting finished product in the warehouse, pulling finished product for loading of trailers, preparing trailers for loading, and loading trailers following proper procedure. Ensuring facility maintenance through good housekeeping practices. Forklift operators report to the Warehouse Team Leader. You'll work on-site at the Council Bluffs location. You will be onsite at the facility located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. As a Forklift driver, you will report to the operations team.

Essential Job Functions

• Work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position.
• Read, write, communicate, and comprehend written instructions in English.
• Operate forklifts including stand-up, sit-down, hi-lift, and tandems.
• Work in a cold environment for long periods of time
• Move up to 75 lbs.
• Basic math skills
• Basic knowledge of computers

Job Responsibilities

• Perform required safety check of equipment before use.
• Move finished product from blast freezer to finished product warehouse.
• Scan finished product into rack location using warehouse management system.
• Transport finished product from racks according to work orders and place in staging area.
• Prepare to load trailer by opening dock doors, setting dock plates, inspecting trailer, checking trailer temperatures, verifying load plan, and chocking tires.
• Load trailer according to load plan.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of forklift safety and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of proper forklift loading procedures.
• Understand the effects of product damage..
• Prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• As well as with others as a team at all levels.
• Knowledge of GMP's.
• Be PIT Certified.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 6 months forklift preferred.

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

Anticipated Close Date

December 13, 2026

Location

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Our Company At Conagra Brands

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.

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.