Job Details:

Role: Yard Driver Operator

Starting Pay $21.85 per hour

Shift: D Shift (Nights)

Location: Tyson Foods Truck Stop in Hanceville, AL

Functions

• To maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture
•  Receive training as required
• Perform various positions as required/assigned

Description

This position is responsible for coordinating trailer and tanker traffic in the receiving yard and maintaining log of product loads while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.  

Tasks

Applicants will be considered for any Yard Driver opening.  This position requires a current valid State driver’s license. Must pass Tyson Yard/Lot Driver Assessment.  

• Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds, shovel, climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet, bend, stretch, reach,  work in extreme hot, cold, inclement weather, and odors.  
• Must be able to use basic hand tools and perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions.  
• Maintain clean work area by use of soap and high pressure hose.  Must be able to read to complete required logs.  
• Must be able to communicate with supervisor and co-workers via two-way radio.  
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.  
• May be required to operate front-end loader, man lift, or forklift and will be required to obtain certification to do so.
• Must operate yard truck in a safe manner at all times by following all safety procedures.
• Move correct trailer from yard to door and door to yard.
• Communicate with drivers in a respectful manner.
• Set reefer units at appropriate settings.
• Check to see if reefer units will start.
• Communicate with dispatcher and follow instructions.
• Chock trailers.
• Report any fuel or oil leaks to maintenance.
• Breaks must be staggered.
• Will be responsible for the cleanliness of the shuttle truck.
• Will do pre-inspection for safety and mechanical defects on shuttle truck at beginning of shift.
• Lot checks as requested by management.
• Other Duties as Assigned.
• Must be willing to tolerate extreme cold and extreme heat (12 hours per day).
• Must be willing to bend at waist and knees on a repetitive basis (12 hours per day).
• Must be willing to twist and turn (12 hours per day).
• Must be willing to climb in and out of truck cab on a continual basis (12 hours per day).
• Must be willing to walk a great deal (12 hours per day)

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must not have any DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months
• Must have 6 months experience of tractor-trailer driving within the last 2 years.

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

Rehire Rule of no more than  3 times worked at Tyson Foods.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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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.

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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