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Job Details:

Pay $24.90

Job Description:

This position is responsible for operating 5th wheel spotter trucks and moving 53’ trailers in and out of loading areas while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Responsibilities also include assisting with product storage, retrieval, shipping/receiving, and housekeeping.

Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for moving 53’ trailers in and out of loading docks.
• Willingness to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull and reach are required.
• This position works outside in extreme hot and/or cold environments and requires driving during inclement weather.
• Inspects and notifies the supervisor of any mechanical issues.
• Fuels reefer trailers and tractors for operational needs.
• Maintains documentation of fuel dispensed.
• Weigh loads at the scale house while empty and full.
• Monitor, change out, and offload trailers as needed.
• Assists the Danville Freezer team as needed.

Requirements:

• A minimum of one-year experience operating spotter or transfer trucks, moving 53’ trailers. Three years’ experience preferred.
• Must have current driver license (cannot be suspended).
• Must not have had a DUI/DWI conviction within the last 12 months.
• Experience operating a forklift also required.
• Must be able to communicate on two-way radios with dispatchers/management and other shipping/receiving personnel.
• Willingness to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull and reach are required.
• Must be able to read and write English to complete logs.
• Basic math skills which include understanding weights.
• Basic computer skills to operate computerized scale and RF Handhelds.

Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and push/pull 100 lb.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must wear steel/composite toe boots that conform to site requirements.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime and weekends.
• Must be able to work in a cold environment ( -10 degrees below zero to 40 degrees F).
• Must be willing to accomplish other duties as assigned.
• Must have 6 months of documented forklift experience required, can be a combination of employers as long as the experience is at least 6 months.
• Previous experience driving yard trucks required.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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

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