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

Tyson Foods•Vineland, NJ

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 employee 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 operational records. The position includes inspecting equipment, reporting safety or maintenance issues, communicating with warehouse and production teams, assisting supervisors with task coordination, and providing backup for Distribution Administration and High Lift operations as needed. The employee follows safety, food safety, quality assurance, and sanitation requirements, maintains a clean work area, handles digital files and documentation, uses Microsoft Office applications, and maintains company store supplies as assigned.

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 stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb in and out of equipment throughout the shift.
Ability to work in varying warehouse, yard, and climate conditions.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials as required by the job.
Ability to work safely around moving equipment, trailers, and vehicle traffic.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and perform essential job functions safely.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
Receive dry goods, chemical deliveries, and other materials; verify products, quantities, and documentation; and deliver materials to 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.