Forklift Operator - Receiving - Bakery Plant 1ST Shift

CONAGRA•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating forklifts in a bakery plant receiving environment. The position requires adherence to safety and quality procedures, including SQF and GMPs. Key duties involve waste removal, battery changes, operating shrink wrappers, managing inventory, and loading/unloading trucks. The operator will also monitor conveyor systems, verify product information, and communicate operational issues to supervisors. Overtime may be required to meet production and shipping schedules.

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

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.