Product Inspector Skilled - 3rd shift - Kansas City, KS

Tyson Foods; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Kansas City, KS is hiring a Product Inspector for the 3rd shift to verify quality and packaging accuracy of ready-to-eat products. You will perform routine quality checks, monitor labels, and ensure compliance with USDA labeling requirements.

You will operate inspection equipment including vision systems, metal detectors, and checkweighers while contributing to LEAN improvements. Flexibility for the physical demands and a strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months of machine or packer operator experience.
• Minimum of 6 months of continuous work in the last 3 years.
• LEAN manufacturing and 5S program participation.
• Willingness to perform physical lifting (min 25 lbs).
• Background checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ready-to-eat quality checks to ensure high product quality.
• Monitor packaging accuracy and labeling against USDA requirements.
• Document film, case, label, and GTIN information hourly and at shifts events.
• Check vision system cameras and perform metal detection checks.
• Operate a scanner and checkweight and reject defective items.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality checks

Packer operation

Attention to detail

Tools

Vision system

Metal detector

Checkweigher

Job description

## Product Inspector Skilled - 3rd shift - Kansas City, KSApply: Kansas City Plant - Kansas City, Kansas: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R0488146**Job Details:**Pay: $24.75 To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays a key role in our success. That is where you come in. We are hiring immediately for a **Product Inspector.****ATTN Prior Tyson Workers:**This location currently at this time is not accepting rehires, candidates who have previously worked for Tyson FoodsCommunication with applicants will be attempted through contact information provided on application: via email, phone calls, and SMS messages. Please ensure all contact information is correct and up to date.REQUIREMENTS:**(***Experience must be documented on your application)** Minimum of 3 months of machine or packer operator experience and minimum of 6 months of continuous work in the last 3 years. The Process Control Technician is responsible for performing ready-to-eat quality checks to ensure the facility is producing high-quality lunch meat. RESPONSIBILITIES: *(Include, but are not limited to the following)** LEAN Manufacturing- Contribute to a continuous improvement environment by participating in activities to include line-side problem solving* 5S program (Andon System Stoplight)- Contribute to a safe and organized work environment by maintaining a clean and orderly workspace* Ensure meat is packaged in correct packaging by periodically monitoring printed film, ingredients statement, cardstock label, case label, and corrugate must all be the approved USDA label for the product being manufactured.* Document the film, case, cardstock, code date, and GTIN label hourly and at every production event of shift start, changeovers, top film changes, and end of shift.* Check CQP samples for misprints, discoloration, or other quality problems such as Number Missing off SKU on corrugate, discoloration on cardstock, Bleeding ink on film SKU number, Illegible case code date, Illegible tub code date, GTIN information cut off at edge.* Check vision system cameras at each check.* Perform metal detection checks to verify equipment is working properly to reduce the potential for damaged equipment on the processing floor and for metal foreign material contamination on the RTE floor by using Metal Detection standards/wands.* Perform oxygen checks on packages each hour to ensure levels are within range.* Perform Checkweigher Net Weight and Reject Checks* Identify material quality defects and take appropriate action* Weigh rework using a floor scale and a Human Machine Interface (HMI) workstation* Operate a handheld digital scanner 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 perform physical lifting/moving, bending to stock material from inventory location to robotic equipment (Min 25 LBS)**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**3RD SHIFT (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.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. 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. 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. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** Unsolicited Assistance: 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.### About UsOur 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. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.**Benefits** 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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.