Material Handler - South Hutchinson KS

Tyson Foods; South Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

401(k) plans

affordable health

life

dental

vision

prescription drug benefits

and more

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring for a materials handler position at a Kansas facility. The role focuses on transporting and unloading materials, operating forklifts, and ensuring a safe work environment. The site operates six days a week and may include a 7‑day rotation.

Starting pay is $21.05 per hour with a $1.10/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Qualified candidates should have 6 months of operator experience with power industrial vehicles; Tyson hires may require a short waiting period

Qualifications

• 6 months of operator experience with powered industrial vehicles or material handling equipment.
• Candidates previously employed by Tyson Foods have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Learn product codes and keep cooler organized.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport raw product to and from coolers and production areas.
• Weigh and record the weight of finished ground product.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Details

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we feed the world like family! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members.

We offer competitive pay and great benefits. This facility operates six days a week and produces sausage crumbles and dry sausage. The starting base rate of pay is $21.05 per hour with an additional $1.10 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift position placement. We currently have various positions open that applicants may be considered for. Position schedules vary by available positions and some schedules may include a 7‑day rotation.

Role Overview

This position is responsible for ensuring all materials are transported and/or unloaded in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

• Learn product codes, know where product belongs and keep pre-blend cooler organized.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport raw product to and from coolers and production areas.
• Be responsible for weighing and recording the weight of finished ground product.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 lift and carry 60 pounds. The Team Member will move from one area of production to another. The Team Member will stand, stoop, bend, climb ladders, change work levels, twist, and squat, climb stairs, reach, push, pull and move about the facility. The Team Member will read explicit simple instructions and do required paperwork. The Team Member will visually inspect product. The Team Member will work in extremely cold temperatures. The Team Member will wear the necessary safety equipment, etc.

You will qualify for this position if you

Have 6 months of operator experience, with the same employer on various types of powered industrial vehicles or material handling equipment. Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

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

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

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.

Benefits and Perks

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health
• life
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug benefits
• and more

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Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family.

Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

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

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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