Yard Driver Operator DB01 - D Shift (Nights) - Hanceville, AL

Tyson•Hanceville, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Driver Operator coordinates trailer and tanker traffic in the receiving yard and maintains logs of product loads while promoting a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. The role involves operating a yard truck, moving trailers between the yard and doors, setting and checking reefer units, communicating with drivers, dispatchers, supervisors, and coworkers, and keeping the shuttle truck and work area clean. The operator performs vehicle inspections, yard checks, and basic maintenance tasks, and may operate a front-end loader, man lift, or forklift after obtaining required certification. The position is based at the Tyson Foods Truck Stop in Hanceville, Alabama, and works the D night shift. Starting pay is $21.85 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must hold a current valid state driver’s license.
Must pass the Tyson Yard/Lot Driver Assessment.
Must have no DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months.
Must have at least 6 months of tractor-trailer driving experience within the last 2 years.
Must be able to read to complete required logs.
Must be able to communicate with supervisors and coworkers via two-way radio.
Must be able to use basic hand tools and perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; shovel; climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet; and bend, stretch, and reach.
Must be able to tolerate extreme heat, extreme cold, inclement weather, and odors.
Must be willing to perform repetitive bending at the waist and knees, twisting and turning, continual climbing in and out of a truck cab, and extensive walking for up to 12 hours per day.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Rehire candidates must meet a minimum waiting period of 180 days; no more than three prior periods of employment at Tyson Foods.

Responsibilities

Maintain and promote Tyson’s safety culture and follow all safety procedures while operating the yard truck.
Coordinate trailer and tanker traffic in the receiving yard and maintain logs of product loads.
Move the correct trailer between the yard and the assigned door.
Set reefer units to appropriate settings and check whether they will start.
Communicate respectfully with drivers and communicate with dispatchers, supervisors, and coworkers, including via two-way radio.
Chock trailers and report fuel or oil leaks to maintenance.
Perform a beginning-of-shift safety and mechanical inspection of the shuttle truck.
Maintain the cleanliness of the shuttle truck and work area, including cleaning with soap and a high-pressure hose.
Conduct lot checks as requested by management.
Perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions using basic hand tools.
Operate a front-end loader, man lift, or forklift when required, after obtaining certification.
Complete required logs and perform other duties as assigned.
Receive required training and perform various positions as assigned.