Forklift Operator - 1st Shift- Kansas City, KS

Tyson Foods; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, a leader in food manufacturing, is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 1st shift in Kansas City, MO. This full-time position involves the efficient movement of goods, adherence to safety standards, and requires physical readiness to operate in a fast-paced environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact in our world-renowned facility offering steady work and advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Affordable health benefits

Life, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months forklift experience.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Ability to analyze data from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient movement of goods.
• Contribute to a continuous improvement environment.
• Scan inventory movement and interpret data output.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Job description

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Job Details:

Forklift Operator – 1st Shift – Full Time – Kansas City, KS 66106

IF you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods, where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do!

We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer advancement opportunities and steady work. This facility operates six days a week.

This facility is a highly automated meat processing/packaging facility located in Kansas City, KS.

Shift Hours:

1st Shift- start times between 7:09 - 7:15 am to 3:30 pm

2nd shift- start times between 3:09 - 3:15 pm to 11:30 pm

3rd Shift- start times between 11:09 -11:15 pm to 7:30 am

Pay rate $24.05 per hour.

Job Duties:

• Ensure the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of goods and materials into and throughout the plant by utilizing the material management systems in the KCK facility.
• LEAN Manufacturing- Contribute to a continuous improvement environment by participating in activities to include line-side problem-solving. Contribute to a safe and organized work environment by maintaining a clean and orderly workspace.
• Scan inventory movement into Vehicle Mounted Units and interpret data output to pull systems' integrity.
• Operate powered trucks following safety guidelines.

Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Must be willing and able to bend, twist, and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 lbs. and work in a fast-paced environment, and require repetitive motions.
• Must be willing and able to stand, bend, reach overhead, and twist for long periods
• Must be willing and able to stand 8-12 hours a day on a hard floor.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 months of forklift experience and minimum of 6 months of continuous work in the last 3 years.
• Applicant must be willing and able to work the currently available shift(s), overtime, and weekends if required.
• Ability to perform basic math skills. Ability to draw conclusions based on analysis of data from multiple sources.

This Location is not accepting rehires

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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