Forklift Driver/ Receiving - 3rd Shift
About The Position
The Receiving/Line Service Forklift Operator performs setup and line service for production lines, retrieves ingredients and packaging materials during production, transfers finished product to the freezer, receives inventory, ensures received inventory is entered into the warehouse management system, and maintains a clean work area. This is an onsite position at the facility in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the 3rd shift from 8:15 PM to 6:30 AM, paying $23.14 per hour. The position reports to the logistics team. The operator works scheduled and assigned times and required overtime. Duties include preparing equipment and loading docks, inspecting and unloading trailers, verifying bills of lading, counting and inspecting inventory, moving materials and finished product, rotating date-sensitive stock, and maintaining a clean work area. The role involves operating several types of forklifts and moving items weighing up to 75 pounds. Conagra Brands describes its benefits as supporting employees’ total well-being, subject to location and role. The company also describes career development opportunities, employee resource groups, team collaboration, and volunteer opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Read, write, communicate, and comprehend written instructions in English.
- Basic math skills.
- Basic knowledge of computers.
- Knowledge of forklift safety and troubleshooting.
- Understand the effects of product damage.
- Knowledge of GMPs.
- PIT certification.
- Ability to move up to 75 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of forklift experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform the required safety check of equipment before use.
- Perform production setup and line service promptly.
- Set up production staging areas with ingredients and materials listed on the daily requisition sheet.
- Retrieve ingredients and packaging materials for production during production.
- Transfer finished product from the production line to the designated freezer.
- Prepare to receive trailers by opening the dock door, setting the dock plate, inspecting the trailer, and chocking the tires.
- Inspect and unload trailers.
- Verify bills of lading.
- Count and inspect received inventory.
- Ensure received inventory is entered into the warehouse management system.
- Transfer returned inventory to warehouse, freezer, or cooler locations.
- Rotate date-sensitive stock according to company policy.
- Maintain a clean work area, including removing trash, stacking pallets, and removing damaged pallets.
- Work scheduled or assigned times and required overtime.
- Follow 5'S standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life, accident, and disability insurance.
- 401(k)/pension eligibility.
- Financial wellness programs.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Career development opportunities.
- Employee resource groups and team collaboration.
- Paid time off.
- Volunteer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
