Night Shift Forklift Operator – CDL A, Experienced

Sonoco; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco in Tennessee seeks an experienced truck driver and forklift operator to join our logistics team. You will operate sit-down forklift, load and move material, and drive an automatic day cab to the customer.

The role requires safety-focused inspections, certification, ability to use RF scanners and enter data, and reading Excel reports. DOT medical card and TN Class A CDL are mandatory, with driving record review.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of forklift driving experience with certification.
• Must have a valid TN Class A CDL and an active DOT medical card.
• Ability to read and understand Excel reports.
• Experience using RF scanners and multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machinery and work area before operations for safety.
• Operate sit-down forklift to load/move material and drive to customer.
• Maintain and repair forklift equipment; log maintenance procedures.
• Support logistic operations through storage, transportation, and equipment repair.
• Load ~20 pallets on a 48’ trailer; unload pallets from trailer using a hook.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner

Excel reports reading

Computer experience

Education

CDL A

Tools

forklift certification

Job description

Sonoco in Tennessee seeks an experienced truck driver and forklift operator to join our logistics team. You will operate sit-down forklift, load and move material, and drive an automatic day cab to the customer.

The role requires safety-focused inspections, certification, ability to use RF scanners and enter data, and reading Excel reports. DOT medical card and TN Class A CDL are mandatory, with driving record review.