Night Shift Forklift Driver with Class A CDL

SONOCO CANADA; 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

Location: Jackson, TN Job Title: EXPERIENCED Forklift Driver with TN Class A CDL and active DOT medical card Rate: $27.21/hr - increase to $28.29/hr after 90 days and $29.97/hr after 180 days, if qualifications met Shift Differential: $1/hr for night shift Shift: Night shift (7:00pm-7:30AM) - 3 days on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off. Must be willing to work overtime, which would be working on your scheduled days off, if needed. DOT regulations are followed.

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Are an EXPERIENCED forklift driver.
• Currently has or has held a forklift certification.
• Must have previous computer experience; the ability to enter and look up information within different systems.
• Must have ability to read understand excel reports.
• Must be able to use an RF scanner.
• You MUST have a valid TN Class A CDL and an active DOT medical card.
• Offers are contingent upon review of driving record.

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.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits.

*Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

• 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 to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. Sonoco Privacy Policy