Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Summary:

The Blast Forklift Operator ensures the transfer of finished product from the staging area to designated blast freezer cell with a forklift, and pull frozen finished product from blast freezer and transfer to the finished product warehouse promptly ensuring adherence to safety standards. Forklift operators report to the Warehouse Team Leader. You'll work on-site at the Council Bluffs location. Starting up to $22.51 per hour, (Attendance Incentive Bonus 0.60 for 2nd shift)

Essential Job Functions:

• Work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position

• Read, write, communicate, and comprehend written instructions in English

• Drive forklifts including stand-up, sit-down and tandem

• Work in an extreme cold environment for long periods of time

• Move up to 75 lbs.

• Basic math skills
• You will use different types of forklifts including stand-up, sit down, tandem, and rider
• Task Analysis
• Basic math skills
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Can move up to 75 lbs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform required safety check of equipment before use
• Perform setup and line service for production promptly
• Setup production staging areas with required ingredients and materials from daily requisition sheet
• Retrieve ingredients/packaging material for production throughout shift
• Transfer finished product from the line to the freezer
• Prepare to receive trailers by opening dock door, setting dock plate, inspecting trailer, and chocking tires
• Inspect and unload trailers
• Verify bill of lading
• Work flow analysis
• You will transfer inventory to open warehouse, freezer, or cooler locations
• Rotate date sensitive stock according to company policy
• Maintain clean work area (e.g., remove trash, stack pallets, remove damaged pallets)
• May perform other tasks as assigned

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of forklift safety and troubleshooting
• Comprehend and understand the effects of product damage
• Strategic planning
• Task Analysis
• Team player
• Knowledge of GMP's
• You will become PIT Certified

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: Minimum 6 months forklift preferred.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• 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

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye , Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.