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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:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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