Forklift Opr 1st shift Kansas , KCK

Job Details

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 Forklift Operators.

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

Food Production
- Forklift Operator
- Full Time
- Kansas City, KS Starting pay $24.75/HR This position will 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 problems 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 pull systems integrity.
• Operate powered trucks following safety guidelines.
• Must be willing and able to work 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.

• 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 requires 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 hard floor.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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• 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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