1st Shift - Yard Driver - Eufaula Fresh Plant

Tyson Foods; Alabama; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a 1st Shift Yard Driver at the Eufaula Fresh Plant in Baker Hill, Alabama. The role involves operating trucks, moving trailers, and maintaining logs within a safety-first environment. You may cross-train as a Material Handler and support yard/dock housekeeping as needed.

Candidates should have at least 6 months of truck driving experience, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, wear PPE, and be willing to work weekends and overtime. A valid PIT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 months of prior truck driving experience required.
• Must be willing to cross-train as Material Handler.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Must wear PPE and follow safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and move trailers in and out of loading areas.
• Maintain trailer seal log and Daily Trailer Inventory Sheets.
• Shuttle trailers to docks or off-site locations.
• Assist with yard and dock housekeeping.

Skills

Truck driving experience

Safety compliance

Verbal communication

Tools

Powered Industrial Truck Certification

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## 1st Shift - Yard Driver - Eufaula Fresh PlantApply: Eufaula Fresh Plant - Baker Hill, Alabama: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 14, 2026 (2 days left to apply): R0496570**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 Period3 Time Max Rehire Rule**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**1ST SHIFT (United States of America)**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. 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. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.