Trailer Yard Driver: Spotting, Safety & Load Prep

AgHires; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Texas is seeking a dock operations associate responsible for moving and inspecting trailers, ensuring proper chocking and nose stands, and maintaining product protection and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes safety, equipment inspections, and compliance with company procedures on site. Responsibilities include coordinating with drivers, keeping the yard clean, performing pre-trip checks, and ensuring loads are securely sealed and temperature-controlled where

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a clear motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Must follow operational procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Spotting and pulling all trailers in and out of dock doors following pull light procedures.
• Ensure each trailer has a nose stand and is properly chocked.
• Monitor product protection: temperatures, fuel levels and refrigeration units operation.
• Seal finished loads and maintain seal integrity while on Tyson property.
• Maintain safe traffic flow for outside drivers on Tyson property.
• Wash and sanitize outbound trailers before loading.
• Perform pre-trip inspections on Shag trucks and report defects immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness of Shag trucks daily.
• Adhere to PBX Shag Procedures and Training for safety.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clear MVR

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Texas is seeking a dock operations associate responsible for moving and inspecting trailers, ensuring proper chocking and nose stands, and maintaining product protection and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes safety, equipment inspections, and compliance with company procedures on site. Responsibilities include coordinating with drivers, keeping the yard clean, performing pre-trip checks, and ensuring loads are securely sealed and temperature-controlled where