Warehouse Tech II

Conagra Brands; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/pension eligibility

Career development opportunities

Paid-time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Warehouse Tech II at our Centralia, Illinois facility. You will load, receive, move, and manage materials safely to support production, ensuring inventory accuracy and safe equipment operation.

Responsibilities include loading outbound freight, receiving materials, obtaining forklift licenses, operating palletizers, counting inventories, and maintaining safety standards. Join a team focused on quality, efficiency, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment preferred.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain forklift certification and operate other material-handling equipment.
• Experience working with inventory systems, bar-coding processes, or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support production demands.

Responsibilities

• Safely load outbound freight for customer orders, ensuring accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and damage-free handling while following all procedures and meeting or exceeding established goals.
• Receive raw materials, packaging, and other materials from vendors accurately and without damage while following required procedures.
• Obtain and maintain licensing for operating a forklift and other material-handling equipment.
• Operate ULF/robot palletizers and troubleshoot issues to maintain throughput.
• Provide accurate and timely service to production teams.
• Accurately count and maintain inventories of finished goods, raw materials, and packaging.
• Verify shipment staging, product information, lot codes, and inventory accuracy.
• Participate in warehouse sanitation activities and maintain compliance with food safety and workplace safety requirements.
• Actively participate in team meetings and pre-shift meetings.
• Demonstrate an engaged, self-directed, and collaborative approach with strong focus, critical thinking, and professional integrity.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory systems

Bar-coding processes

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Shift: 11:45 PM-8:15 AM Hourly Rate: $21.85 an hour + $1.00 shift differential As a Warehouse Tech II, reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, you will safely load, receive, move, and manage materials within the warehouse while supporting production operations at our Centralia, Illinois facility. You will ensure accuracy, inventory integrity, material availability, and safe equipment operation while working collaboratively with production and warehouse teams.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Safely load outbound freight for customer orders, ensuring accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and damage-free handling while following all procedures and meeting or exceeding established goals.
• Receive raw materials, packaging, and other materials from vendors accurately and without damage while following required procedures.
• Obtain and maintain licensing for operating a forklift and other material-handling equipment.
• Operate ULF/robot palletizers and troubleshoot issues to maintain throughput.
• Provide accurate and timely service to production teams.
• Accurately count and maintain inventories of finished goods, raw materials, and packaging.
• Verify shipment staging, product information, lot codes, and inventory accuracy.
• Participate in warehouse sanitation activities and maintain compliance with food safety and workplace safety requirements.
• Actively participate in team meetings and pre-shift meetings.
• Demonstrate an engaged, self-directed, and collaborative approach with strong focus, critical thinking, and professional integrity.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment preferred.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain forklift certification and operate other material-handling equipment.
• Experience working with inventory systems, bar-coding processes, or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support production demands.

Physical Requirements

More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include: Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time. Performing consistent repetitive tasks. Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.

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

Anticipated Close Date

November 20, 2026

Location

Centralia, Illinois

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.