Hiring: Forklift Opr 1st shift Kansas City, KCK Company: Tyson Foods Location: Kansas City, KS Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:34:57 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing About the job Experience: •Minimum of 6 months of forklift experience and minimum of 6 months of continuous work in the last 3 years. Required Skills: •Food Production - Forklift Operator – Full Time – Kansas City, KS •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. •(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. •Demonstrated capacity to perform basic math skills.  Ability to draw conclusions based on analysis of data from multiple sources. Qualifications: •(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. •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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!