Forklift Buffer - 2nd Shift

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Conagra

Council Bluffs, Iowa

On-site

Posted April 1, 2026

Job Description

Shift: 1:30 PM-9:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $23.25 an hour

The Buffer Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring that our finished product is moved within our warehouse in a safe and efficient manner. Forklift duties include but are not limited to driving a forklift in a freezer warehouse, ensuring safety of equipment being used, transporting finished product in the warehouse, pulling finished product for loading of trailers, preparing trailers for loading, and loading trailers adhering to proper procedure. Ensuring facility maintenance through good housekeeping practices.

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, hi-lift, and tandems.

Ability to work in a cold environment for long periods of time

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to move up to 75 lbs

Basic math skills

Basic knowledge of computers

Job Duties:

Perform required safety check of equipment before use

Move finished product from blast freezer to finished product warehouse

Scan finished product into rack location using warehouse management system

Transport finished product from racks according to work orders and place in staging area

Prepare to load trailer by opening dock doors, setting dock plates, inspecting trailer, checking trailer temperatures, verifying load plan, and chocking tires.

Load trailer according to load plan

May perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of forklift safety and troubleshooting

Knowledge of proper forklift loading procedures

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 Required: Minimum 6 months forklift experience preferred.

Anticipated Close Date: May 31, 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.