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CONAGRA

Forklift Buffer - 2nd Shift

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$23.25/hr

Shift: 1:30 PM-9:00 PM Hourly Rate: $23.25 an hour The Buffer Forklift Operator is responsible for ... Prepare to load trailers by opening dock doors, setting dock plates, inspecting trailer, checking ...

Scoular

Associate Elevator Operator

Hancock, IA · On-site

Safely load and unload incoming and outgoing grain while assisting with the weighing and grading of ... Flexibility to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. * Willingness to ...

Crown Staffing LLC

Forklift Operator-Web only

Ames, IA · On-site

$22 - $23/hr

Reliable attendance and ability to work overtime/weekends as needed. * Indoor manufacturing ... Load and unload materials from trailers, staging areas, and production lines. * Deliver materials ...

R.R. Donnelley

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Osage, IA · On-site

$20 - $22.75/hr

... required including weekends -$3/hr shift premium * Drive forklift truck equipped with lifting ... May load or unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device. Perform safety ...

Hydrite

Bulk Loading Operator - Weekend Days

Cedar Falls, IA

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - Production Operator (Rail) The primary purpose of this position is to load ... This position is located primarily outdoors to help load and unload bulk railcars. The hours for ...

Hydrite

Bulk Loading Operator - Weekend Days

Waterloo, IA

$16.50 - $20/hr

JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - Production Operator (Rail) The primary purpose of this position is to load ... This position is located primarily outdoors to help load and unload bulk railcars. The hours for ...

Plymouth Energy

Operator

Merrill, IA · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Every-other-weekend schedule built into rotation * Predictable full-time hours with overtime ... Operate industrial equipment including forklifts, loaders, man lifts, and scissor lifts * Maintain ...

Short Staffed Inc

Forklift Operator

Sioux City, IA · On-site

$18/hr

Load and unload freight safely and efficiently * Move and store products in designated warehouse ... Willingness to work overtime, evenings, or weekends as needed * Pre-employment drug and alcohol ...

Viking Coca-Cola

$18 - $21/hr

You must have the physical capability to lift up to 80 lbs frequently and handle heavier loads ... Flexibility to work overnight hours, extended shifts, and occasional weekends is necessary to meet ...

Viking Coca-Cola

$18 - $21/hr

You must have the physical capability to lift up to 80 lbs frequently and handle heavier loads ... Flexibility to work overnight hours, extended shifts, and occasional weekends is necessary to meet ...

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA

Cooler Loader/DSD

Le Mars, IA · On-site

$26.90/hr

Additionally, warehouse operators are responsible for safely operating various material and ... Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays * May occasionally ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Pit Loader Operator vs Weekend Heavy Equipment Operator?

AspectWeekend Pit Loader OperatorWeekend Heavy Equipment Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety certifications, equipment-specific trainingHigh school diploma, safety certifications, equipment-specific training
Work EnvironmentMining sites, construction sites, quarriesConstruction sites, mining sites, infrastructure projects
Industry UsageMining, quarrying, constructionConstruction, mining, infrastructure

Both roles require safety certifications and operate heavy machinery in similar environments. The main difference lies in the specific equipment operated: the Weekend Pit Loader Operator focuses on loaders used in mining and quarrying, while the Weekend Heavy Equipment Operator may operate a broader range of machinery across construction and infrastructure projects.

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Forklift Buffer - 2nd Shift

Conagra Brands, Inc.

Council Bluffs, IA • On-site

$23.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Conagra Brands rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

196th of 442 rated food and drinks producers

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 trailers 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: October 16, 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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About Conagra Brands

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Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) is an approximately $11 billion company that combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. We're transforming the way we operate to fulfill what consumers and customers want, in a smart, simple way. We're modernizing our iconic food brands, leveraging fresh opportunities and adapting to a changing landscape - all with a culture that's ready to capture growth and drive shareholder value.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1919

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