Forklift Operator - Receiving - Bakery Plant 3rd Shift

Conagra Brands; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 56,068,000 - 75,855,000; Full time

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a night shift associate in Indianapolis to support production and shipping in a refrigerated warehouse. You will operate sit-down and stand-up double-reach forklifts, load/unload trucks, and ensure accurate inventory and safety compliance.

Role requires 3+ months of related experience, preference for food processing or packaging environments, and ability to work the 7:00 PM–7:00 AM shift with attention to GMP procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ months experience in production, manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience operating sit-down and standup double-reach forklifts.
• Experience working in a USDA, FDA, OSHA, or GMP compliant environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move pallets and materials within a refrigerated warehouse.
• Load and unload trucks; count and track inventory on pallets.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all work areas and equipment, recording inventory data as required.
• Follow safety, quality, and GMP procedures to minimize injuries and defects.
• Communicate issues to Team Lead and adapt to production/shipping schedules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM

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
• 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.

Anticipated Close Date: October 24, 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®. 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.