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

Tyson Foods•Hanceville, AL

1d•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. Applicants will be considered for any Yard Driver opening. This position requires a current valid State driver’s license. Must pass Tyson Yard/Lot Driver Assessment. Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds, shovel, climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet, bend, stretch, reach, work in extreme hot, cold, inclement weather, and odors. Must be able to use basic hand tools and perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions. Maintain clean work area by use of soap and high pressure hose. Must be able to read to complete required logs. Must be able to communicate with supervisor and co-workers via two-way radio. 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. Must 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. Breaks must be staggered. Will be responsible for the cleanliness of the shuttle truck. Will do pre-inspection for safety and mechanical defects on shuttle truck at beginning of shift. Lot checks as requested by management. Other Duties as Assigned. 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).

Requirements

Current valid State driver’s license.
Must pass Tyson Yard/Lot Driver Assessment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to shovel.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet.
Ability to bend, stretch, and reach.
Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, inclement weather, and odors.
Ability to use basic hand tools.
Ability to perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions.
Ability to read to complete required logs.
Ability to communicate with supervisor and co-workers via two-way radio.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must not have any DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months.
6 months experience of tractor-trailer driving within the last 2 years.

Nice To Haves

Willing to tolerate extreme cold and extreme heat (12 hours per day).
Willing to bend at waist and knees on a repetitive basis (12 hours per day).
Willing to twist and turn (12 hours per day).
Willing to climb in and out of truck cab on a continual basis (12 hours per day).
Willing to walk a great deal (12 hours per day).

Responsibilities

Coordinate trailer and tanker traffic in the receiving yard.
Maintain log of product loads.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Adhere to Tyson policies and procedures.
Perform various positions as required/assigned.
Use basic hand tools and perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions.
Maintain clean work area by use of soap and high pressure hose.
Read to complete required logs.
Communicate with supervisor and co-workers via two-way radio.
Operate front-end loader, man lift, or forklift and obtain certification.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.