Night Shift Forklift Driver | CDL-A, DOT Card + Overtime

Sonoco; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company seeks an EXPERIENCED Forklift Driver for night shift in Jackson, TN. You will operate a sit-down forklift, load pallets onto trailers, and perform maintenance and safety checks.

Must hold TN Class A CDL and an active DOT medical card, with computer literacy and ability to read Excel reports. Overtime may be required on scheduled days off; compensation includes raises after 90 and 180 days, with night-shift differential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating sit-down forklift and adherence to safety protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret Excel-based reports.
• Must have TN Class A CDL and active DOT medical card.
• Previous computer experience and use of multiple systems required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machinery and work area for safety prior to operations.
• Operate sit-down forklift to load/move material and pallets.
• Maintain and repair forklift equipment as needed and log maintenance.
• Support logistics: storage, transportation, and equipment repair.
• Load ~20 pallets onto 48' trailer and unload manually as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner use

Excel report reading

DOT CDL qualification

Education

Forklift certification

Tools

RF Scanner

Excel

Job description

Sonoco Products Company seeks an EXPERIENCED Forklift Driver for night shift in Jackson, TN. You will operate a sit-down forklift, load pallets onto trailers, and perform maintenance and safety checks.

Must hold TN Class A CDL and an active DOT medical card, with computer literacy and ability to read Excel reports. Overtime may be required on scheduled days off; compensation includes raises after 90 and 180 days, with night-shift differential.