Forklift Operator - Receiving - Bakery Plant 1st Shift

Conagra Brands; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) pension eligibility

Stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking to fill a position in Indianapolis, IN. The role requires operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts, moving pallets, and ensuring safety and quality on the production line.

Responsibilities include waste handling, inventory control, and cooperation with team leads to meet production and shipping targets. A High School diploma is preferred, with experience in a food environment advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production, manufacturing or distribution environment (3+ months).
• Preferred experience in food processing or packaging.
• Experience in USDA/FDA/OSHA/GMP compliant environments.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated safety behaviors with focus on zero injuries.
• Support quality work processes and GMP compliance.
• Operate shrink wrapper and replace wrap film; manage waste removal.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment.
• Load/unload trucks; move inventory in warehouse.
• Record truck set temperatures and SKU counts for inbound shipments.
• Monitor conveyor systems and communicate issues to team lead.
• Work overtime to meet production and shipping schedules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up double-reach forklift

Inventory control devices

Job description

• Demonstrated behaviors to support company safety procedures with focus on zero injuries.


• Show behaviors to support quality work processes


• Follow and comply with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).


• Pick up and remove waste from production line floors and containers. Push waste carts to dumpster area.


• Change out forklift batteries to operate.


• Operate shrink wrapper and install a new roll of shrink wrap film.


• Maintain cleanliness in all work areas and equipment.


• Pick full and partial pallets to load and unload trucks and move inventory into/out of warehouse.


• Transport supplies to production.


• Record the truck set temperatures for every trailer.


• Manually document the SKU and number for any loose cases.


• Monitor the conveyor system.


• Verify code date and case count off an inbound truck and loose cases


• Communicate to the Coordinator or the Team Lead or operation issues


• Work overtime to achieve production and shipping schedules.


• You report to Team Lead

Shift: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $22.52 an hour

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrated behaviors to support company safety procedures with focus on zero injuries.


• Show behaviors to support quality work processes


• Follow and comply with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).


• Pick up and remove waste from production line floors and containers. Push waste carts to dumpster area.


• Change out forklift batteries to operate.


• Operate shrink wrapper and install a new roll of shrink wrap film.


• Operate inventory control devices


• Maintain cleanliness in all work areas and equipment.


• Pick full and partial pallets to load and unload trucks and move inventory into/out of warehouse.


• Transport supplies to production.


• Record the truck set temperatures for every trailer.


• Manually document the SKU and number for any loose cases.


• Monitor the conveyor system.


• Verify code date and case count off an inbound truck and loose cases


• Communicate to the Coordinator or the Team Lead or operation issues


• Work overtime to achieve production and shipping schedules.


• You report to Team Lead

Qualifications

Minimum

• Experience working in a production, manufacturing or distribution environment for 3+ months


• Experience operating a sit down and standup double reach forklifts

Preferred

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Experience working in a food processing or packaging environment


• Experience work in a USDA, FDA, OSHA, or GMP compliant environment

Essential Physical And Mental Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk and climb stairs during time on duty


• Operate a standup double-reach forklift truck to pick and put away products in the refrigerated warehouse.


• Operate a sit-down forklift truck to transport materials and product to and from storage


• Pick products from inventory and place on pallets for relocation


• Count cases of finished product and pallets


• Record warehouse inventory data on forms


• The specific 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. The Company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Our 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.

Anticipated Close Date: October 16, 2026

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana