Forklift Operator - Receiving - Bakery Plant 2nd Shift

CONAGRA•Indianapolis, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating forklifts in a bakery plant receiving environment, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency. The operator will handle tasks such as waste removal, battery changes, operating shrink wrappers, inventory management, loading/unloading trucks, and transporting supplies. Accurate record-keeping of temperatures, SKUs, and case counts is essential. The position requires adherence to food safety standards (SQF, GMPs) and the ability to work overtime as needed to meet production and shipping schedules. The operator reports to the Team Lead.

Requirements

Experience working in a production, manufacturing or distribution environment for 3+ months
Experience operating a sit down and standup double reach forklifts

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent
Experience working in a food processing or packaging environment
Experience work in a USDA, FDA, OSHA, or GMP compliant environment

Responsibilities

Demonstrate behaviors to support company safety procedures with a focus on zero injuries.
Show behaviors to support quality work processes.
Follow and comply with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Pick up and remove waste from production line floors and containers. Push waste carts to dumpster area.
Change out forklift batteries to operate.
Operate shrink wrapper and install a new roll of shrink wrap film.
Operate inventory control devices.
Maintain cleanliness in all work areas and equipment.
Pick full and partial pallets to load and unload trucks and move inventory into/out of warehouse.
Transport supplies to production.
Record the truck set temperatures for every trailer.
Manually document the SKU and number for any loose cases.
Monitor the conveyor system.
Verify code date and case count off an inbound truck and loose cases.
Communicate to the Coordinator or the Team Lead or operation issues.
Work overtime to achieve production and shipping schedules.