Shipping Yard Driver Operator - 1st Shift - Bowling Green, KY

Tyson Foods
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Transportation & Fleet OperationsSkills: ["Safety","Communication","Equipment inspection","Inventory accuracy","Organization"]

Operate yard trucks and move trailers in and out of loading areas while maintaining a safe, organized yard. Coordinate trailer movements to support shipping, receiving, and production schedules, and use material-handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks) according to training and safety guidelines. Maintain accurate trailer locations and yard records, perform equipment inspections, follow safety/food safety/quality procedures, and communicate with warehouse and production teams to keep operations on time.

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Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods
3 days ago

Shipping Yard Driver Operator - 1st Shift - Bowling Green, KY

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Job Summary

Operate yard trucks and move trailers in and out of loading areas while maintaining a safe, organized yard. Coordinate trailer movements to support shipping, receiving, and production schedules, and use material-handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks) according to training and safety guidelines. Maintain accurate trailer locations and yard records, perform equipment inspections, follow safety/food safety/quality procedures, and communicate with warehouse and production teams to keep operations on time.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Transportation & Fleet Operations

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate yard trucks to move trailers safely and efficiently between designated locations.
  • •Coordinate trailer movements to support shipping, receiving, and production schedules.
  • •Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
  • •Verify trailer locations and maintain accurate inventory and yard records.
  • •Conduct equipment inspections, report safety/maintenance issues, follow safety/food safety/quality/sanitation procedures, and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Paid Leave401kHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceDentalVision

Key Requirements

  • •Must have at least 6 months of work experience with one employer in the last 24 months.
  • •Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb in and out of equipment throughout the shift.
  • •Ability to work in varying warehouse, yard, and climate conditions.
  • •Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials as required by the job.
  • •Ability to work safely around moving equipment, trailers, and vehicle traffic while wearing required PPE.
Skills:SafetyCommunicationEquipment inspectionInventory accuracyOrganization

Company Brief

Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a global food company that produces and markets chicken, beef, and pork products, along with prepared foods and packaged protein brands for retail and foodservice customers.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Springdale, United States
Founded: 1935
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