Yard Trailer Checker Driver - 1st Shift - Vineland, NJ

Tyson•Vineland, NJ

10h

About The Position

This position operates yard trucks to move trailers in and out of loading areas and between designated locations, supporting shipping, receiving, and production schedules. The role helps ensure the timely movement of goods, inventory accuracy, and an organized warehouse operation while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson Foods policies and procedures. The position also operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment; receives and verifies dry goods, chemical deliveries, and other materials; prepares outbound shipments; and maintains shipping, receiving, inventory, yard, and other operational records. The role communicates with warehouse, shipping, receiving, and production teams, provides backup support for Distribution Administration and High Lift operations as needed, and supports daily operations with Microsoft Office applications and digital documentation. Work requires physical activity throughout the shift and the ability to work safely around equipment and vehicle traffic in varying warehouse and yard conditions.

Requirements

At least six months of work experience operating a vehicle in a similar capacity for one employer within the last 24 months, or a valid CDL license.
Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, yard trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and comply with Tyson Foods policies and procedures.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing in and out of equipment, and lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials as required.
Ability to work in varying warehouse, yard, and climate conditions and safely around moving equipment, trailers, and vehicle traffic.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and safely perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Operate yard trucks to move trailers safely and efficiently between designated locations in support of shipping, receiving, and production schedules.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, stage, and transport materials according to training and safety guidelines.
Receive dry goods, chemical deliveries, and other materials; verify products, quantities, and documentation; and deliver materials to the appropriate departments.
Prepare outbound shipments and maintain accurate shipping, receiving, inventory, and yard records.
Inspect equipment and report safety concerns, maintenance needs, and operational issues.
Communicate with warehouse, shipping, receiving, and production teams to support efficient operations and workflow.
Assist supervisors by communicating instructions to team members and helping ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Provide backup support for Distribution Administration and High Lift operations as needed.
Follow company safety, food safety, quality assurance, and sanitation requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Generate, edit, and upload digital files and maintain operational documentation as required.
Use Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, to support daily operations.
Maintain company store supplies as assigned.