WEEKEND - Night Shift Fork Truck Driver w/ Class A CDL

Sonoco • Jackson, TN

56d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonoco is a global leader in packaging solutions with a history dating back to 1899. The company values its employees and is committed to innovation and sustainability. This role involves operating forklift machinery to move materials, supporting logistics operations, and performing basic maintenance on equipment. The position requires loading and unloading trailers, and driving a short distance to a customer location.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a forklift driver.
• Currently has forklift certification or has been previously certified.
• SONOCO MUST BE THE ONLY EMPLOYER YOU ARE DRIVING/LOGGING HOURS UNDER DOT.
• Previous computer experience; the ability to enter and look up information within different systems.
• Ability to read and understand excel reports.
• Ability to use an RF scanner.
• A valid TN Class A CDL and an active DOT medical card.
• Offers are contingent upon review of driving record.
• Must be able to work in any climate, including extreme heat or cold.
• Will be exposed to elements during the course of your duties throughout the day.
• Sitting, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, carrying.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to work overtime.

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 our customer 10 minutes down the road and manually unloading individual pallets using a hook to pull pallets onto conveyors. This could be repeated at 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