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Security Guard - 1st Shift (Gate Attendant GA01)

Tyson Foods
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jun 2026
💰 $36,200/yr

About the role

Job Details:

Pay: $18.10/hr + $1.50 attendance bonus  

B Shift receives a $3 shift differential  

 

Hours:  

Rotating 12 hr shift Schedules  3-2-3 

1st Shift: 5:30 am – 5:30 pm or upon completion of assigned work  

B Shift 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm  or upon completion of assigned work  

   

SUMMARY:  Provide accurate monitoring and reporting of all incoming and outgoing shipments and vehicles while conducting business in a courteous and professional manner.  Survey the facility grounds for suspicious activity and ensure all facility doors are properly secured. 

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation 

  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Provide a visual security presence. 

  • Control outside access to Receiving and Distribution Areas. 

  • Ensure all vehicles requesting entrance have proper prior authorization before allowing entrance. 

  • Visually inspect truck and trailer for any suspicious circumstances. 

  • Carry out verification of all visitor’s and off-shift employee’s authorization to be on premises inclusive of access to back lot.  Report any suspicious activity to the Safety Manager. 

  • Monitor the storage trailers for proper temperature and security seals when loaded. 

  • Monitor inside and outside facility video feeds for suspicious activity. 

  • Verify against the manifest and log; seal numbers, trailer number, destination and driver information. 

  • Perform foot patrol of the facility grounds and verify door security 

  • Promptly report any suspicious activities to the Risk Manager 

  • Monitor grounds for proper parking of vehicles 

  • Perform basic security inspection of grounds 

  • Maintain shift log 

  • Perform scale house duties on 3rd shift as required, in attendant’s absence 

  • Undertake any other duties as required by the company 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Able to carry out essential duties and responsibilities within safety guidelines  

  • Excellent attention to detail, time management and organizational skills 

  • Must have the knowledge to recognize potential safety hazards 

  • Must be dependable in nature and capable of working independently to make effective decisions within proper policy and procedures in both crisis and routine situations 

  • Able to performing duties in a professional manner while exemplifying a respectful attitude  

  • Willingness to work overtime as required 

  • Ability to be on your feet throughout entire shift, standing or walking for long periods of time 

  • Must be able to follow detailed procedures 

Education and/or Experience: 

  • Must be able to efficiently operate a computer and basic email programs 

  • Must be able to obtain First Aid, CPR

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