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. Job Details: Forklift Operator 3rd 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 worlds 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. Starting pay $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, including 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 of time. 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 a 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: 3RD SHIFT (United States of America) Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information 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 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. 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 are raising expectations for how much good people can do. 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. 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 (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.
