Forklift Line Driver - 1st Shift

conagrabrands; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/pension

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Council Bluffs, IA is hiring a Line Service Forklift Operator for dawn shift (3:00 AM-1:30 PM) with an hourly rate of $23.14. You will set up production lines, retrieve ingredients and packaging, transfer finished product to the freezer, and accurately log inventory in the warehouse system.

We value safety, accuracy, and teamwork. The role requires forklift operation, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs; experience with GMPs is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 6 months forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform required safety checks of equipment before use.
• Set up and provide line service for production in a timely manner.
• Prepare production staging areas with required ingredients and materials.
• Retrieve ingredients and packaging materials as needed during production.
• Transfer finished product from line to the freezer.
• Inspect and unload trailers and verify bills of lading.
• Accurately count and inspect received inventory and rotate stock.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift safety

Reading & writing English

Basic math

Computer literacy

Teamwork

PIT Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shift: 3:00 AM-1:30 PM

Hourly Rate: $23.14 an hour

The Line Service Forklift Operator is responsible for performing setup and line service for production lines safely and in a timely manner, retrieving ingredients or packaging material as needed during production, transferring finished product to the freezer, accurately receiving inventory, ensuring received inventory is accurately entered into the warehouse management system, and maintaining a clean work area.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend written instructions in English
• Ability to drive forklifts including stand-up, sit down, tandem, and rider
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic math skills
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Ability to move up to 75 lbs.

Job Duties

• Perform required safety check of equipment before use
• Perform setup and line service for production in a timely manner
• Setup production staging areas with required ingredients and materials from daily requisition sheet
• Retrieve ingredients/packaging material for production as needed during production
• 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
• Accurately count and inspect received inventory
• 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, etc.)
• May perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of forklift safety and troubleshooting
• Ability to understand the effects of product damage
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Must be well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work individually as well as with others as a team at all levels
• Knowledge of GMP's
• Ability to be PIT Certified

Qualifications

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

Anticipated Close Date: October 10, 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.

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.