Forklift Operator - Freezer - Bakery Plant 3rd Shift

Conagra Brands; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) / Pension eligibility

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to join our night shift. You will operate sit-down, stand-up double-reach, tandem, rider and pallet jack forklifts to move products between inventory storage and production lines.

Responsibilities include staging pallets, rotating date-sensitive stock, ensuring safety through equipment checks, and assisting with shipping, freezer put-away and inventory counts. This role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6 months forklift experience in production, manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience operating sit-down and stand-up double-reach forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Move products to and from inventory storage and production lines.
• Stage pallets to ensure safety and efficiency of operations.
• Rotate date-sensitive stock and consolidate bays.
• Perform safety checks on equipment before use.
• Assist with shipping, freezer put-away and inventory counts.

Skills

Forklift experience

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up double reach forklifts

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Shift: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM Hourly Rate: $23.56 an hour + $0.50 shift differential

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

You will operate a sit-down, double-reach, tandem, rider and pallet jack forklift to move product to and from inventory warehouse storage and to and from the production lines. Stage pallets and product to ensure efficiency and safety of warehouse operations. Rotate date sensitive stock. Consolidate bays in inventory. Operate shrink wrapper. Operate inventory control devices. Transport supplies to production. Perform safety checks of equipment before use. Perform freezer put away, picking, and shipping functions. Operate the palletizer, Lantech wrappers, and auto labeler. Transfer finished product from the line to the freezer. Prepare to ship trailers. Count and inspect finished goods inventory. Transfer inventory to open warehouse, freezer, or cooler locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 months of forklift experience in a production, manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience operating sit-down and standup double reach forklifts

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit, stand, walk and climb stairs during time on duty.
• Operate a standup double-reach forklift truck
• Operate a sit-down forklift truck
• Pick products and place on pallets.

The statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. We recognize that if you have a disability, you may require an accommodation to enable you to successfully perform a job function. We will give consideration to reasonable accommodations.

Anticipated Close Date: November 28, 2026

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

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.

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.