Forklift Buffer - 2nd Shift

ConAgra Foods • Council Bluffs, IA

10d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Buffer Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring that our finished product is moved within our warehouse in a safe and efficient manner . Forklift duties include but are not limited to driving a forklift in a freezer warehouse, ensuring safety of equipment being used , transporting finished product in the warehouse, pullin g finished product for loading of trailers, prepar ing trailers for loading, and load ing trailers adhering to proper procedure . Ensuring facility maintenance through good housekeeping practices.

Requirements

• Ability to work the scheduled/assigned times and overtime for position
• Ability to read , w rite , communicate, and comprehend written instructions in English
• Ability to drive forklifts including stand-up, sit-down, hi-lift, and tandems.
• Ability to work in a cold environment for long periods of time
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to move up to 75 lbs
• Basic math skills
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Knowledge of forklift safety and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of proper forklift loading procedures
• Ability to understand the effects of product damage
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Must be w ell organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work individually as well as with others as a team at all levels
• Knowledge of GMP’s
• Ability to be PIT Certified
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 6 months forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform required safety check of equipment before use
• Move finished product from blast freezer to finished product warehouse
• Scan finished product into rack location using warehouse management system
• Transport finished product from racks according to work orders and place in staging area
• Prepare to load trailer by opening dock doors, setting dock plates, inspecting trailer, checking trailer temper atures, verifying load plan, and ch oc king tires.
• Load trailer according to load plan
• May perform o ther duties as assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees