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

Sonoco • Jackson, TN

21d • 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 role involves inspecting machinery and assessing the work area before operations to ensure safety, taking proper precautionary measures when operating machinery, and maintaining and repairing forklift equipment as needed, logging all maintenance procedures. You will support essential logistic operations through storage, transportation, and repairing equipment. The job includes loading approximately 20 pallets onto a 48' trailer with a roller bed using a forklift, driving an automatic day cab with trailer to a customer 10 minutes down the road, and manually unloading individual pallets using a hook to pull pallets onto conveyors. This process could be repeated at an average of 5-6 loads per shift.

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.
• Must be able to use an RF scanner.
• Must have a valid TN Class A CDL.
• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machinery and assess the work area before operations to ensure safety.
• Take proper precautionary measures when operating machinery.
• Maintain and repair forklift equipment as needed, logging all maintenance procedures.
• Support essential logistic operations through storage, transportation, and repairing equipment.
• Load approximately 20 pallets on to a 48' trailer with roller bed using a forklift.
• Drive an automatic day cab with trailer to customer locations.
• Manually unload individual pallets using a hook to pull pallets onto conveyors.

What This Job Offers

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