Yard Driver - C shift (Days) - Hanceville, AL Truck Stop

Tyson Foods•Hanceville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating trailer and tanker traffic in the receiving yard and maintaining a log of product loads while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Tasks include performing various positions as required/assigned, receiving training, and maintaining a clean work area. The role requires operating a yard truck safely, moving trailers, communicating with drivers and dispatch, setting reefer units, checking reefer unit functionality, chocking trailers, reporting leaks, and performing pre-inspections on the shuttle truck. Lot checks may also be requested by management.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a current valid State driver’s license
Must pass Tyson Yard/Lot Driver Assessment
Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to shovel
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet
Must be able to bend, stretch, reach
Must be able to work in extreme hot, cold, inclement weather, and odors
Must be able to use basic hand tools and perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions
Must be able to read to complete required logs
Must be able to communicate with supervisor and co-workers via two-way radio
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)
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

Nice To Haves

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Tyson Foods.

Responsibilities

Maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture
Receive training as required
Perform various positions as required/assigned
Coordinate trailer and tanker traffic in the receiving yard
Maintain log of product loads
Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to Tyson policies and procedures
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
Ensure breaks are staggered
Maintain cleanliness of the shuttle truck
Perform pre-inspection for safety and mechanical defects on shuttle truck at beginning of shift
Perform lot checks as requested by management
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