Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

## Forklift Opr 1st shift Kansas City, KCKApply: Kansas City Plant - Kansas City, Kansas: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 1, 2026 (15 days left to apply): R0485340**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.****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 6 months of forklift experience and minimum of 6 months of continuous work in the last 3 years.**JOB DESCRIPTION****POSITION SUMMARY:** Food Production - Forklift Operator – Full Time – Kansas City, KSStarting pay $24.75/HRThis 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.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 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.FOR ALL 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 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)**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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans** Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan. Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested. #J-18808-Ljbffr