Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift - Kansas City, KS

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

Job summary

Join a leading food company in Kansas City, where you can make a meaningful impact while ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods. This role offers opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment with a commitment to quality. As part of the team, you'll work on the second shift, contributing to continuous improvement and maintaining safety standards.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Affordable health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of forklift experience.
• Willingness to work available shifts, overtime, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient movement of goods in the plant.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain a clean workspace.
• Scan inventory movements and interpret data.

Skills

Basic math skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check, you will be provided with additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Job Details:

Join Tyson Foods if you want to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to raising the world's expectations for quality food! We create safe, quality products in a supportive environment. We offer advancement opportunities and steady work. Our facility operates six days a week.

Job Duties:

1. Ensure the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of goods and materials into and throughout the plant by utilizing the material management systems at the KCK facility.
2. Contribute to a continuous improvement environment through line-side problem-solving and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
3. Scan inventory movements into Vehicle Mounted Units and interpret data to ensure system integrity.
4. Operate powered trucks following safety guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to perform physical tasks such as bending, twisting, standing for long periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive motions.
• Willingness to stand, bend, reach overhead, and twist for long periods, including 8-12 hours on hard floors.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 6 months of forklift experience.
• At least 6 months of continuous work within the last 3 years.
• Willingness to work the available shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
• Basic math skills and the ability to analyze data from multiple sources.

Additional Information:

Location not accepting rehires.

Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly applicants must complete additional information after submitting their application to be considered for employment.

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 offer paid time off, 401(k) plans, and affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

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