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Beef Production Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Forklift Operator

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$16.50 - $19.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Part-Time Loss Prevention Officer

Kansas City, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Part-Time Loss Prevention Officer

Colony, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Forklift Operator

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Forklift Operator

Kansas City, KS

$16.50 - $19.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Certified Nurses Aide 2nd Shift

Liberal, KS

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

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 ...

Export Auditor

Liberal, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • PTO

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 ...

Loss Prevention Officer

Dodge City, KS · On-site

$20.21/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

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 ...

Billing Clerk

Dodge City, KS

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

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 ...

Forklift Operator

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Loss Prevention Officer

Dodge City, KS · On-site

$20.21/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

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 ...

Loss Prevention Officer

Colony, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Company Overview (SP) 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 ...

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How much do beef production jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for beef production in Kansas is $20.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.06 and $22.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does beef production involve?

In a Beef Production position, your typical day may involve feeding and monitoring cattle, maintaining facility cleanliness, tracking herd health, and collaborating with veterinarians or nutritionists to optimize livestock care. You might also be responsible for record-keeping, overseeing breeding or calving activities, and operating machinery or farm equipment. Teamwork is important, as you’ll often coordinate with other farm staff or managers. The role is hands-on and can require early mornings and physically demanding work, offering valuable experience for those interested in advancing to supervisory or management positions in agriculture.

What is beef production?

A Beef Production job involves raising, processing, and distributing beef cattle for meat consumption. This can include roles in feeding, breeding, health management, processing, and packaging. Workers may be responsible for monitoring animal welfare, operating equipment, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Positions can be found on farms, in feedlots, or at meat processing plants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for beef production?

To thrive in Beef Production, you need a strong understanding of livestock management, animal husbandry, and basic agricultural sciences, often supported by a degree or hands-on experience in agriculture or animal science. Familiarity with farm management software, feed ration calculators, and health tracking systems is commonly required, as well as relevant safety or animal welfare certifications. Effective communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are invaluable for collaborating with farm teams and responding to herd health issues. These abilities ensure high-quality beef production, animal well-being, and efficient farm operations.

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Infographic showing various Beef Production job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,683 per year, or $20 per hour.

Forklift Operator

National Beef

Kansas City, KS • On-site

$16.50 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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National Beef Packing rating

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

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.

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