Distribution Administrator – RAW Warehouse (1st Shift) – Kansas City Prepared Foods Plant

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Referral Payout Eligible:

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Management Level:

Please be sure to submit a resume in a Word or .pdf format.

Shift: 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Saturday and Sundays as needed to support operations.

Hours: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (flex as needed). Must be able and willing to work weekends and overtime.

This position is eligible for overtime pay and is paid weekly.

Summary: The Distribution Administrator is responsible for providing administrative and system support for outbound distribution operations. Ensures accurate shipping documentation, regulatory compliance, and timely coordination of outbound loads while supporting inventory accuracy and cross‑functional communication in a high‑volume, USDA‑regulated food manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Prepare, verify, and release outbound shipping documents (BOLs, packing lists, customer paperwork).
• Validate product codes, quantities, lot numbers, dates, and destination requirements.
• Execute shipping transactions in SAP and related systems.
• Coordinate shipment releases in compliance with USDA, QA, and food safety requirements.
• Communicate with carriers and internal teams to schedule, track, and confirm outbound loads.
• Monitor and resolve delivery, inventory, or system discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate shipping records to support audits, traceability, and customer inquiries.
• Escalate shipment delays, capacity issues, or service failures as needed.
• Support KPI tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide general administrative support to Distribution operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in distribution, logistics, shipping administration, or manufacturing support.
• Working knowledge of shipping documentation (BOLs, packing lists, load manifests).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing or protein facility.
• Familiarity with Tyson Foods distribution, QA, and compliance processes.
• Understanding of inventory control, lot tracking, and traceability requirements.
• Associate’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.

Key Competencies

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, QA, and transportation.
• Problem-solving and escalation judgment.
• Commitment to food safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• May require flexibility to support weekends, or holidays shipping activities as needed.
• Office and production floor interaction required.

Position Specific Requirements:

• Applicants should upload a resume.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Internal disqualifiers are the following:

• Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8 point policy (on application date)
• No written warning in the past six (6) months
• No suspension on record for the last 12 months

This position is slated for candidates who are currently working at this facility. Priority consideration will be provided to these applicants first. If local Team Members are not selected, Team Members from other locations will then be reviewed for consideration.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT OFFERED.  LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY

Work Shift:

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

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.

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