
Distribution Associate (Forklift) 3rd shift
About the role
Shift: 9:30 PM-6:00 AM
Hourly Rate: $26.00 an hour + $$1.00 shift differential
Reporting to the Warehouse Team Lead, you will support end‑to‑end warehouse and dock operations at the Kent, WA facility on 3rd shift. You will rotate across multiple workstations while operating automated equipment, managing dock flow, and supporting shipping, receiving, putaway, and material movement to keep finished goods and raw materials moving safely and efficiently across a large operational footprint.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities:
- Rotate between four distinct workstations to support warehouse, dock, and material handling operations.
- Operate and monitor robotic equipment at the end of the production line that wraps finished goods, moves product to the dock, and knocks product off the line.
- Program and troubleshoot robotic systems to keep equipment running and minimize downtime.
- Support the mixing deck by staging and managing raw and packaging materials across a large operating area.
- Manage hog feed waste and support recycling activities, including broken pallets and empty barrels.
- Run dock operations by supporting shipping and receiving activities for inbound and outbound trailers.
- Complete inbound inspections for all incoming materials, including bulk flour and oil systems.
- Load and unload finished goods and raw materials from trailers using powered industrial equipment.
- Perform putaway of all materials coming off trailers and support cross‑dock movement of finished goods.
- Troubleshoot material flow issues and support dock‑side operations to maintain efficiency.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and escalate safety or operational concerns as needed.
- Support additional warehouse and distribution tasks as assigned to meet business needs.
Ingredients Required for Your Success:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating powered industrial equipment preferred.
- Experience working with automated or robotic equipment preferred.
- Willingness to rotate between multiple workstations and work 3rd shift in an onsite environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support operational demand.
Physical Requirements:
More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include:
- Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.
- Performing consistent repetitive tasks.
- Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.
Anticipated Close Date: June 30, 2026
Location: Kent, Washington
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.
Benefits and perks
•Vision Insurance
•401(k)
•Retirement Plan
•Free Meals
•Learning Budget
•Home Office Setup
•Wellness Programs
Required skills
Warehouse operations
Forklift operation
Shipping and receiving
Material handling
Equipment troubleshooting
Dock operations
Safety
Teamwork
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