Weekend Night Forklift Driver | CDL & DOT Card + Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m​

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking an EXPERIENCED Forklift Driver in Jackson, TN. You will operate sit-down forklifts, move material, and support logistics. This full-time role includes weekend night shifts and overtime as needed.

Requirements include at least 2 years forklift experience, TN Class A CDL, DOT medical card, and comfort with RF scanners and Excel-based reporting. Compensation includes shift differentials and career growth within a global packaging leader.

Qualifications

• EXPERIENCED forklift driver (at least 2 years) with forklift certification.
• Must have TN Class A CDL and an active DOT medical card.
• Experience entering/viewing data in systems; able to read Excel reports.
• Must be able to operate RF scanners and forklift safely.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machinery and work area before operations to ensure safety.
• Take proper precautionary measures when operating machinery.
• Maintain and repair forklift equipment; log maintenance procedures.
• Support logistics through storage, transport, and repairs.
• Load ~20 pallets on a 48' trailer and unload with a hook as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

CDL Class A

DOT compliance

RF scanner

Excel reports reading

Computer literacy

Tools

RF scanner

Logistics software

Excel

Job description

Sonoco is seeking an EXPERIENCED Forklift Driver in Jackson, TN. You will operate sit-down forklifts, move material, and support logistics. This full-time role includes weekend night shifts and overtime as needed.

Requirements include at least 2 years forklift experience, TN Class A CDL, DOT medical card, and comfort with RF scanners and Excel-based reporting. Compensation includes shift differentials and career growth within a global packaging leader.