Yard Driver Opr DB, D Shift; Nights; RVI Texarkana, AR

Job Details

Yard Driver Opr DB01 - Full Time - D Shift - RVI Texarkana. Starting Pay: $19.10/hr plus $2.00 shift premium.

Applicants will be considered Yard Driver position. Yard Drivers will be responsible for the safe and efficient handling of Tyson trucks and our customer’s trailers, following al plant policies and procedures; will keep the truck clean at all times. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Team Member must be dependable, work well with others, self-motivated and willing to come in early and stay late, when necessary.
• Prefer high school graduate or equivalent; a minimum of 6 months experience driving heavy equipment or trucks is preferred.
• Successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively in order to receive work orders from the dispatcher over the radio, relay information to other co-workers and report issues to management and to complete daily paperwork.
• Prefer experience with trailers and tankers.
• Must pass Tyson Yard/Lot Driver Assessment.
• Must be willing and able to have ability to lift up to 50 pounds, shovel, climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet, bend, stretch, reach, work in extreme hot, cold, inclement weather, and odors.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools and perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions.
• Maintain clean work area by use of soap and high pressure hose.
• Must be able to read to complete required logs.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• May be required to operate frontend loader, man lift, or forklift and will be required to obtain certification to do so.
• 6 months non CDL driving work experience with one employer in the last 24 months.
• Worker history must be documented on application or resume.
• Must have a valid driver’s license (Motor Vehicle Record will be reviewed) NO DUI/DWIs in the last 12 months.
• All applicants must complete the final task that is separate from the application.

• 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.

• All INTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible:
  No.
• Work Shift:
  
  D 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.
• Tyson is an Equal Opportunity 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.

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more.

Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods.

No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

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. If you…