Forklift Operator - Receiving - Bakery Plant 1st Shift

ConAgra Foods • Indianapolis, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating forklifts to support receiving operations in a bakery plant. The position involves maintaining safety and quality standards, managing waste, operating equipment like shrink wrappers and inventory control devices, and ensuring efficient movement of inventory within the warehouse. The operator will also be responsible for accurate record-keeping related to truck temperatures, codes, and case counts. Communication with leads and working overtime as needed are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 months experience working in a production, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• Experience operating a stand-up double-reach forklift.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in a food processing or packaging environment.
• Experience working 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 about operation issues.
• Work overtime to achieve production and shipping schedules.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Great pay
• 401(k)/pension eligibility
• Financial wellness programs
• Stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities
• Employee resource groups
• Team collaboration
• Paid-time off
• Volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED