Night Shift Fork Truck Driver w/ Class A CDL

Sonoco • Jackson, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonoco is a global leader in packaging solutions with a history dating back to 1899. They are seeking an experienced Forklift Driver with a TN Class A CDL and an active DOT medical card for their night shift operations in Jackson, TN. This role involves operating sit-down forklift machinery for lifting, loading, and moving materials, as well as driving a truck to a nearby customer location to deliver and unload pallets. The position requires adherence to DOT regulations and may involve overtime.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a forklift driver.
• Currently has forklift certification or has been previously certified.
• Previous computer experience; ability to enter and look up information within different systems.
• Ability to read and understand excel reports.
• Ability to use an RF scanner.
• Valid TN Class A CDL.
• Active DOT medical card.
• Must be able to work in any climate, including extreme heat or cold.
• Must be able to get on and off a forklift as well as in and out of the automatic day cab numerous times throughout the shift.
• Must be willing to work overtime, including working on scheduled days off if needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting machinery and assessing the work area before operations to ensure safety.
• Taking proper precautionary measures when operating machinery.
• Maintain and repair forklift equipment as needed logging all maintenance procedures.
• Supporting essential logistic operations through storage, transportation, and repairing equipment.
• Loading approximately 20 pallets on to a 48' trailer with roller bed using a forklift.
• Driving an automatic day cab with trailer to a customer 10 minutes down the road.
• Manually unloading individual pallets using a hook to pull pallets onto conveyors.
• Repeating the loading and unloading process for an average of 5-6 loads per shift.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed