Yard Driver 2nd Shift Fort Smith, AR

Tyson•Fort Smith, AR

5d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended . Job Details: Starting Pay $21.50/hr plus $2.00 shift premium M-F 2:00pm -12:00 am with occasional Saturdays This position is responsible for backing in and removing trailers from the Dock. The Yard Driver backs in trailers for loading/ unloading as required. Trailers are also backed into Americold for loading. This position is responsible for operating yard trucks and moving trailer in and out of loading areas while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be willing to tolerate extreme cold and extreme heat (9-12 hours per day)
Must be willing to bend at waist and knees on a repetitive basis (9-12 hours per day)
Must be willing to twist and turn (9-12 hours per day)
Must be willing to climb in and out of truck cab on a continual basis (9-12 hours per day)
Must be willing to walk a great deal (9-12 hours per day)
Must have a clean safety record obtained through MVR clearance.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must be at least 18 years of age, with a valid state driver's license, and no DUI/DWI’s in the last 12 months.
The applicant must have at least six months continuous work history within the past 2 years.
Must have at least one year experience using a yard truck to back trailers to and from loading/unloading docks.
Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Tyson Foods.
Must have 6 months of continuous work history within the past 2 years.
Must have a minimum of 3 months experience operating machinery in a processing /factory environment.

Responsibilities

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 respect manner
Set reefer units at appropriate settings
Check to see if reefer units will start
Communicate with operations and follow instructions
Safely secure trailers
Report any fuel or oil leaks to maintenance
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
Refuel reefers and/ or yard trucks as needed
Other Duties as Assigned