Shelbyville Shipping - Yard Driver Opr DB01U - FT (1st Shift)

Tyson Farms•Shelbyville, TN

About The Position

The Yard Driver operates trucks to move trailers in and out of loading areas at the facility and an offsite warehouse. The role is responsible for spotting and pulling trailers at dock doors while following pull-light procedures, protecting product, maintaining safe yard operations, and complying with Tyson policies and procedures. The position also assists the Supervisor by communicating instructions to team members and helping ensure daily department responsibilities are completed correctly and on time. It monitors equipment condition and reports maintenance needs.

Requirements

Clear Motor Vehicle Report and successful completion of the MVR records check; no DUI/DWIs in the last 12 months.
Valid state-issued driver's license.
At least 6 months of driving experience.
At least 18 years of age.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to understand and convey instructions, coordinate with team members, and communicate over the radio with all levels of management.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
For internal bidders: must not have won a job bid within the last 3 months, have more than 7 attendance points at the time of bid, or have written warnings or suspensions in the last 6 months.
The successful bidder will be selected through an interview process.

Responsibilities

Spot and pull trailers in and out of dock doors at the facility and offsite warehouse, following pull-light procedures.
Ensure every trailer has a nose stand and is properly chocked.
Protect product by monitoring trailer temperatures, fuel levels, and refrigeration units.
Seal finished loads and maintain seal integrity while trailers are on Tyson property.
Maintain good traffic flow for outside drivers on Tyson property.
Ensure outbound-load trailers are thoroughly washed and sanitized before loading.
Keep the truck yard free of debris and trash.
Perform pre-trip inspections on shag trucks and immediately report defects to the supervisor for repair.
Maintain the cleanliness of shag trucks daily.
Follow Tyson Foods, Inc. shag procedures and training, prioritizing safety while operating a shag truck.
Communicate the Supervisor’s instructions to team members and help ensure they are carried out timely and correctly.
Monitor equipment to ensure it is working properly and notify the supervisor of maintenance needs.
Communicate clearly with team members and management, including over the radio, and respond appropriately in emergencies.