Forklift Receiving - 2nd Shift

conagrabrands; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Career development

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Receiving Forklift Operator to support production by setting up lines, retrieving ingredients and packaging, and transferring finished goods to the freezer.

This onsite role requires safety focus, ability to operate stand-up, sit-down, tandem and rider forklifts, basic math and computer skills, and PIT certification. Shift 3:30 PM to 12:30 AM, $23.14 hourly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 6 months forklift experience preferred.
• GMP knowledge preferred and safety-focused mindset.
• PIT certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup and line service for production promptly.
• Operate stand-up, sit-down, tandem, and rider forklifts safely.
• Retrieve ingredients and packaging materials as needed.
• Transfer finished product from line to freezer.
• Inspect and unload trailers and verify bill of lading.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow 5S standards.

Skills

Forklift safety

Troubleshooting

GMP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Receiving Forklift Operator performs setup and line service for production lines safely and promptly, retrieving ingredients or packaging material during production, transferring finished product to the freezer, receiving inventory, ensuring received inventory is entered into the warehouse management system, and maintaining a clean work area.

Shift: 3:30 PM-12:30 AM

Hourly Rate: $23.14 an hour

You are onsite at the facility located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. As a Forklift Operator, you will report to the logistics team.

Anticipated Close Date: November 8, 2026

Essential Job Functions:

• Work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position.
• Read, write, communicate, and comprehend written instructions in English.
• Operate forklifts including stand-up, sit down, tandem, and rider.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Follow 5'S standards.
• Move up to 75 lbs.

You will:

• Perform required safety check of equipment before use.
• Perform setup and line service for production promptly.
• Setup production staging areas with required ingredients and materials from daily requisition sheet.
• Retrieve ingredients/packaging material for production during production.
• Transfer finished product from the line to designated 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.
• Count and inspect received inventory.
• Transfer return inventory to 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).

You have:

• Knowledge of forklift safety and troubleshooting.
• Understand the effects of product damage.
• Knowledge of GMP's.
• Be PIT Certified.

Qualifications:

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

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.