Yard Driver DB01, 2nd Shift, Fort Smith, AR

Starting Pay $21.50/hr plus $2.00 shift premium M-F 2:00pm -12:00 am with occasional Saturdays Yard Driver DB01 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. Must 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. 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.

Minimum of 1 year of experience using a tractor-trailer to back trailers to and from loading and unloading docks. Must have at least 6 months of continuous work history within the past 2 years. All applicants must complete the final task that is separate from the application. If your application has not been fully submitted, you will need to complete any task that are awaiting. If you are logged in to your candidate profile, click on candidate home at the top right corner and it should show on the next screen the task that will need to be completed. For Application Status please login into your candidate profile.   Please Select SMS text messaging during application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner. Any Prior Workers that need to update their phone number please call Ask HR at 1-479-290-5000   Rehire Criteria: ·         Former Tyson Team Members must be separated from the company for a minimum of 180 calendar days. ·         Also, if you have worked at Tyson 3 times or more you will not be eligible for rehire. ·         Applicants that complete an application and do not meet the criteria described in this statement will be removed from the application process. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America) 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.