Job Information
Conagra Forklift Driver in Oakdale, California
Compensation:
Hourly Rate: $27.17
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will require a self-directed, team-oriented individual who takes pride and ownership in his/her work and is willing to accept total responsibility for the performance of the packaging operation on his/her shift. This individual must possess good mechanical skills and be able to demonstrate their ability to produce quality product at levels that will allow the plant to meet or exceed its goals and objectives.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Some positions will require working in very hot and humid conditions when dealing with products coming out of the steam peelers and will require wearing protective gloves.
Most positions are located in areas with loud noise and will require the employee to wear protective ear plugs.
Other conditions include wet floors, occasional strong odors from peppers and occasional fumes from cleaning chemicals.
Must be able to work any shift.
Must be willing to work weekends and overtime as required.
COMPETENCIES:
To perform these jobs successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Oral Communication - Good oral and written skills.
Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team’s performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products.
Ethics - Treats people from own and other cultures with respect; works with honesty and integrity; upholds organizational values.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; is consistently at work and on time.
Flexibility and adaptability – Must be able to deal with sudden changes in scheduling; working long hours as necessary; filling in on other positions to help out when needed
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Forklift certification preferred.
2 plus years forklift experience.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Food industry experience preferred.
Computer controls (screens, keyboard) skills.
Math and record keeping skills.
Must possess a solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training and/or the equivalent in manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing).
Demonstrate creative troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
Candidate must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be able to work any shift.
Must be willing to work weekends and overtime as required.
Requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
These include:
Occasional Standing, walking, and lifting
Frequent Bending, Stooping, Squatting, Pushing and Pulling
Occasional Ladder climbing
Periodic lifting of up to 50lbs
Primary Duties
Select stock in accordance with shipping documents and deliver to proper location.
Receipts for and stores in proper location supplies of fibre, empty cans and other products or supplies received or stored.
Selects and delivers to labeling crew proper supply of products in accordance with labeling instructions.
Selects and delivers from label room the designated number of types of labels as per labeling documents.
Pick up pallet loads of case goods, boxes of raw product, sugar, other supplies, equipment, etc and transport.
Stack pallets of goods, unstack, load, unload railcars.
Secondary Duties
May operate any special equipment itemized in job description for “Lift Truck Operator – Special Equipment”
Other duties as assigned
Salary Range:
$27.17 per hour
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) and stock purchase plan
Growth: online courses, virtual and on-site development experiences
Balance: paid-time off
Our Company:
Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940510-1&h=2999397156&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.conagrabrands.com%2F&a=www.conagrabrands.com) .
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.