Forklift Operator - Receiving - Bakery Plant 2nd Shift

Conagra Brands; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate in Indianapolis to operate sit-down and stand-up double-reach forklifts, pick and load pallets, and maintain clean, safe work areas in a USDA/GMP-compliant environment.

You will handle inventory transfers, document stock counts, and support production and shipping schedules. This role requires flexibility for overtime, standing, and repetitive tasks within a cold-refrigerated warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ months of experience in a production, manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience operating sit-down and stand-up double-reach forklifts.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a food processing or packaging environment.
• Experience in USDA, FDA, OSHA, or GMP compliant environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move pallets in the refrigerated warehouse.
• Load and unload pallets from trucks and transfer inventory.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow safety procedures in all areas.
• Record temperatures and monitor inventory data for accuracy.
• Push waste carts to dumpster area and manage waste removal.
• Overtime may be required to meet production and shipping schedules.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up double-reach forklift

Job description

Shift and Rate

Shift: 2:30 PM-11:00 PM Hourly Rate: $22.52 an hour + $0.5 shift differential

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 #LI-Onsite

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.

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.

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.

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: December 4, 2026 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana