Yard Driver

Job Details:

Must be willing and able to follow all safety rules and plant GMPs. Maintain trailer seal log. Check and fuel refrigerated trailers. Shuttle trailers to needed docks and/or off-site locations. Maintain Daily Trailer Inventory Sheets. Report any damage or needed repairs to supervisor. Keep equipment clean and orderly at all times.

Must be willing and able to cross train as Material Handler. Assist with housekeeping in the yard and dock areas. Perform any additional duties as needed to assist the department. Must be willing and able to maintain Powered Industrial Truck Certification. Ability to use problem solving skills and work well under pressure. Must be willing to communicate verbally with team members. Must be willing to operate equipment safely.  Must be willing to lift up to 50lbs occasionally throughout shift. Team members in this job classification shall experience prolonged exposure to temperature extremes ranging from 60 degrees to 120 degrees F with moderate noise levels.

This position is responsible for operating trucks and moving trailers in and out of loading areas while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENT: Must have 6-months of prior truck driving experience, does not have to be CDL certified driving & can be a combination of experience from multiple employers.

Must Wear PPE and follow all safety policies and procedures. Must be willing to work weekends and overtime if scheduled. 

365 Day Rehire Waiting Period

3 Time Max Rehire Rule




Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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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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