Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift - Kansas City, KS

Tyson Foods; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturer as a Forklift Operator in Kansas City. This role involves ensuring safe and efficient movement of goods within the plant, contributing to a clean workspace, and operating powered trucks. Candidates must be physically capable and have at least 6 months of forklift experience. Full-time positions available with opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plans

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Prescription Drug Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months forklift experience.
• Minimum of 6 months of continuous work in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient movement of goods in the plant.
• Contribute to a continuous improvement environment.
• Operate powered trucks following safety guidelines.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Forklift Operation

Job description

Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift - Kansas City, KS

Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift - Kansas City, KS

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Job Details:

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.

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.
• 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 forklift experience.
• 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.
  
  

Rehire information

Location not accepting rehires

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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