Warehouse Tech II

conagrabrands; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/pension eligibility

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands is hiring a Warehouse Tech II at our Centralia, IL facility. You will safely load, receive, move, and manage materials to support production, ensuring inventory accuracy and safe equipment operation. The role emphasizes collaboration with production and warehouse teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include receiving materials, operating forklifts and palletizers, counting inventories, and maintaining safety and quality standards while working overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Forklift experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution preferred.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain forklift certification and operate other material-handling equipment.
• Experience with inventory systems, barcoding, or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with safety, quality, and accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Overtime flexibility to support production demands.

Responsibilities

• Safely load outbound freight for customer orders with accuracy, timeliness, and damage-free handling.
• Receive raw materials, packaging, and other materials from vendors accurately.
• Obtain and maintain licensing for operating forklift and other equipment.
• Operate ULF/robot palletizers and troubleshoot issues to maintain throughput.
• Provide accurate and timely service to production teams.
• 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 and safety compliance.
• Attend team and pre-shift meetings.
• Demonstrate engaged, self-directed, and collaborative approach with focus and integrity.

Skills

Forklift experience

Inventory systems

Barcoding processes

Warehouse management systems

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Shift: 3:45 PM-12:15 AM

Hourly Rate: $21.85 an hour + $.50 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.

#LI-Onsite

Anticipated Close Date: September 25, 2026

Location: Centralia, Illinois

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®.

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.