Forklift Operator

at National Beef Packing Company in Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Forklift Operator
Job Locations

US-KS-Kansas City

Requisition ID 
2026-4998  

Position Type 
Regular Full-Time  

Category 
Production
Overview

Find your future at National Beef!
National Beef in Kansas City, Kansas, is seeking to hire a motivated individual to join our team as a forklift operator. With competitive pay and benefits, safe and stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, National Beef could become your next career move!
Competitive Wages and Benefits:
$2.50 per hour perfect attendance bonus to be paid out weekly
Quarterly and annual perfect attendance bonus
Family-friendly benefits including health, vision and dental
401K Retirement Plan with company match
Paid Vacation after 90 days of service
Paid Holiday
Employee Meat Purchase Sales
Paid Life Insurance

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the Forklift Operator position include but are not limited to:
Must have safe forklift driving history
Must be able to drive forklift in congested areas
Must be able to store products over-head safely
Responsible for properly rotating products on a daily basis
Must have knowledge of all lock out and fork lift check sheets
Must know all loading procedures
Employees are responsible for following all food safety/Good Manufacturing Practices requirements
Must wear all required PPE
Must be trained in and understand all associated safety procedures and Standard Operating Procedures
Assigned work in other areas as needed
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
This is an on-site position. This is a safety sensitive position.

Qualifications

Qualified Candidates for the Forklift Operator position should possess the following:
Previous experience in the meat industry preferred but not required.
Previous experience operating a forklift preferred; if previous forklift operator experience, must have safe forklift operation history
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Company Overview

National Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it's measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home.

National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.