Yard Driver Operator - A Shift - Robards

Tyson Foods • Robards, KY

10d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is responsible for continuously moving trailers in and out of loading docks. Willingness to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull and reach are required. This position works outside in extreme hot and/or cold environments and also requires driving during inclement weather. Inspects and notifies the supervisor of any mechanical issues. Fuels tractor and trailers as needed. Weigh loads at the scale house while empty and full. Monitor and change out offal trailers as needed.

Requirements

• Must have current driver license (cannot be suspended)
• Must not have had a DUI/DWI conviction within the last 12 months
• Must be able to communicate on two-way radios with dispatchers/management and other shipping personnel
• Willingness to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull and reach are required
• Basic math skills which include understanding weights
• Basic computer skills to operate computerized scale
• Must have 3 months of work history with one employer listed on the application

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 3 months operator experience

Responsibilities

• Operating trucks and moving trailers in and out of loading areas
• Maintaining a safe work environment
• Adhering to Tyson policies and procedures
• Continuously moving trailers in and out of loading docks
• Inspecting and notifying the supervisor of any mechanical issues
• Fueling tractor and trailers as needed
• Weighing loads at the scale house while empty and full
• Monitoring and changing out offal trailers as needed

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees