Job Posting Title Night Shift Fork Truck Driver w/ Class A CDL

Sonoco • Jackson, TN

17d • Onsite

About The Position

While reporting to the Shipping Manager as a Truck Driver, you will operate sit down forklift machinery to lift, load, or move material as directed. This job requires getting on and off a forklift as well as in and out of the automatic day cab numerous times throughout the shift. 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. Additional physical requirements of this position will require sitting, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, carrying.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a forklift driver.
• Currently has forklift certification or has been previously certified.
• 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.
• Valid TN Class A CDL.
• Active DOT medical card.
• Offers are contingent upon review of driving record.

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.

What This Job Offers

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