Yard Driver 1st Shift- Fayetteville Complex
Tyson Foods, Inc.

Job Details:

This position is responsible for operating trucks and moving trailers in and out of loading areas while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
Summary

Ensure that trailers are placed at proper dock doors and trailers are pulled away from loading dock when completed. Follows procedures and SOPs established in Shipping Manual. Primary responsibility is all trailer movement on a given shift. Ensure dock locks and/or wheel chocks are in place to secure trailer safety. Coordinates trailer movement with Shipping Lead or Shipping Supervisor to serve as a spotter as needed. Removes trailers from dock doors upon completion. Maintains integrity of trailer parking area. Maintains tractor appearance upkeep ( inside and out ). Ensures adequate fuel levels in trailers. Ensures all trailer doors are closed and sealed properly. Operates forklift as needed. Performs Shipping forklift operator responsibilities as needed. Separates and load pallets as needed. Responsible for communicating with supervisor and/or lead issues which require attention from management. Responsible for keeping work area and station organized, clean and free of unnecessary clutter. Responsible for being able to use and troubleshoot all LPN / Bar Code handheld devices and PC based applications for product labeling per the established procedures. Must adhere to all safety policies and operate equipment in a safe manner always keeping in mind your own safety as well as other team members. Abide by all company policies / procedures, written or verbal. Work as a team member toward task accomplishments. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required for the Position

Must be able to drive and operate a tractor trailer. Must have shipping experience. Must be a licensed forklift operator. Must be able to fill out all required Shipping paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Communicate effectively, both written and orally, with production and QA on a regular basis. Be able to perform all jobs in shipping. Job requires walking, standing, bending and lifting to 40 lbs. on a frequent basis in cold, hot and rainy conditions. Must be physically able to perform in all-weather environments. Must be able to perform data entry into the computer-based shipping system as well as the use and operation of the bar code system. Must be able to perform essential functions of job with or without reasonable accommodation. Training on Shuttle Driver responsibilities will be on-the-job training conducted by the Shipping Supervisor. Team members will be evaluated on job performance in accordance with the Training Program SOP

Selection Criteria

Openings for this position will be filled by the most qualified, eligible bidder per Tyson's Job Bidding Policy. Must have completed 90-day probationary period to apply. If a non-probationary period team member is not selected, probationary team members will be considered. Must have a satisfactory attendance record of 3 points or less. Must not have received a written

warning/suspension in the last 6 months.

Current machine operators, blender operators, and pack out operators must have 1 year or more in current operator position to bid on a position of the same job profile.

Non operators must have completed a six-month period on previous successful bid. Must submit application in WORKDAY.

**This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.