Forklift Line Driver - 1st Shift

CONAGRA
COUNCIL BLUFFS
  • Market Salary: $23.14 p/hour
  • Manufacturing
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Overtime and stable 1st shift with benefits at a major food manufacturer. Line Service Forklift Operator, 1st shift (3:00 AM–1:30 PM), full-time, Council Bluffs, IA; hourly $23.14; ongoing/indefinite role at Conagra Brands. - Valid PIT/forklift certification or ability to be certified - Minimum 6 months forklift experience preferred - Ability to lift/move up to 75 lbs and perform required overtime - Read/write/communicate in English and basic computer/math skills - Knowledge of GMPs and forklift safety
Full description
Shift: 3:00 AM-1:30 PM

Hourly Rate: $23.14 an hour

The Line Service Forklift Operator is responsible for performing setup and line service for production lines safely and in a timely manner, retrieving ingredients or packaging material as needed during production, transferring finished product to the freezer, accurately receiving inventory, ensuring received inventory is accurately entered into the warehouse management system, and maintaining a clean work area.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Ability to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position

  • Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend written instructions in English

  • Ability to drive forklifts including stand-up, sit down, tandem, and rider

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Basic math skills

  • Basic knowledge of computers

  • Ability to move up to 75 lbs.

Job Duties:

  • Perform required safety check of equipment before use

  • Perform setup and line service for production in a timely manner

  • Setup production staging areas with required ingredients and materials from daily requisition sheet

  • Retrieve ingredients/packaging material for production as needed during production

  • 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

  • Accurately count and inspect received inventory

  • 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, etc.)

  • May perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of forklift safety and troubleshooting

  • Ability to understand the effects of product damage

  • Ability to solve problems independently           

  • Must be well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Ability to work individually as well as with others as a team at all levels

  • Knowledge of GMP’s

  • Ability to be PIT Certified

Qualifications:

Education:  High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:  Minimum 6 months forklift preferred.

Anticipated Close Date: June 7, 2026

Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa

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.


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