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

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Vineland, NJ is seeking a Warehouse Yard Driver responsible for operating yard trucks and moving trailers, ensuring safe practices and accurate movement of goods across the facility.

You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment, prepare shipments, verify documents, and maintain records while supporting shipping, receiving, and production schedules. This role requires general safety compliance, teamwork, and the ability to follow directions; CDL experience is

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of vehicle operation with one employer in the last 24 months or hold a valid CDL.
• 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 to support shipping, receiving, and production.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to load, unload, stage, and transport materials.
• Receive materials, verify quantities, and deliver to appropriate departments.
• Prepare outbound shipments and maintain accurate records for shipping, receiving, inventory, and yard.
• Conduct equipment inspections and report safety concerns or maintenance needs.
• Communicate with warehouse, shipping, receiving, and production teams to support operations.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Details:

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

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• 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

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.

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. _

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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