Yard Driver Operator DB01- D Shift - RVI Truck Shop Hanceville, AL

Tyson Foods; Hanceville (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods Truck Stop in Hanceville, AL is seeking a Yard Driver Operator for the D Shift (Nights). Starting pay is $21.85 per hour. Responsibilities include coordinating trailer and tanker traffic in the yard, maintaining logs, and complying with Tyson safety policies.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, operate yard equipment, and communicate effectively with drivers. Qualifications include being 18+, holding a valid driver’s license, and 6 months tractor-trailer driving

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trailer and tanker traffic in receiving yard and maintain logs.
• Operate yard truck safely and follow Tyson policies.
• Chock trailers and inspect for safety before shift.
• Move trailers to/ from doors and communicate with drivers.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Job Details

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Must be able 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: No
• Work Shift: D Shift (United States of America)
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.