Yard Trailer Checker Driver - 1st Shift - Vineland, NJ

Tyson Foods; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Warehouse Operator to operate yard trucks and move trailers within loading areas, ensuring safe practices and adherence to company policies. The role supports timely goods movement, inventory accuracy, and organized warehouse operations through proper use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment.

Responsibilities include receiving and shipping activities, maintaining records, and coordinating with shipping, receiving, and production teams to sustain efficient

Qualifications

• 6 months of work experience operating a vehicle in a similar capacity for one employer in the last 24 months, or hold a valid CDL license.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, yard trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and Tyson Foods policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard trucks to move trailers safely and efficiently between locations.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, stage, and transport materials.
• Receive dry goods, chemical deliveries, and other materials; verify products, quantities, and documentation.

Skills

Vehicle operation experience

CDL license

Teamwork

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Yard trucks

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating yard trucks and moving trailers in and out of loading areas while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson Foods policies and procedures. The role supports the timely movement of goods throughout the facility, helps maintain inventory accuracy, and contributes to an organized warehouse operation through the safe use of material-handling equipment.

Essential Functions will include, but not limited to:

• Operate yard trucks to move trailers safely and efficiently between designated locations while coordinating trailer movements to support shipping, receiving, and production schedules.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, stage, and transport materials in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
• Receive dry goods, chemical deliveries, and other materials; verify products, quantities, and documentation, and deliver materials to appropriate departments.
• Prepare outbound shipments and maintain accurate shipping, receiving, inventory, and yard records.
• Conduct equipment inspections and report safety concerns, maintenance needs, and operational issues.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse, shipping, receiving, and production teams to support efficient operations and workflow.
• Assist supervisors by communicating instructions to team members and helping ensure assigned tasks are completed.
• Provide backup support for Distribution Administration and High Lift operations as needed.
• Follow all company safety, food safety, quality assurance, and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Generate, edit, and upload digital files and maintain operational documentation as required.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, to support daily operations.
• Maintain company store supplies as assigned.

Requirements

• MUST HAVE AT LEAST 6MONTHS OF WORK EXPERIENCE WITH OPERATING A VEHICLE IN A SIMILAR CAPACITY FOR ONE EMPLOYER IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS, OR HOLD A VALID CDL LICENSE.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, yard trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and comply with Tyson Foods policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb in and out of equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in varying warehouse, yard, and climate conditions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials as required by the job.
• Ability to work safely around moving equipment, trailers, and vehicle traffic.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and perform essential job functions safely.

THIS LOCATION IS NOT ACCEPTING PRIOR WORKERS.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate

$21.90

Incentives

Annual Incentive Plan:No Long-Term Incentive Plan:No

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Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson's total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member's relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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.

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