WEEKEND - Night Shift Fork Truck Driver w/ Class A CDL

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

Location: Jackson, TN

Job Title: EXPERIENCED Forklift Driver w/ 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 + $1 for weekends

Shift: WEEKEND - Night shift (7:00pm-7:30AM) - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (36 hours/full time position)

SONOCO MUST BE THE ONLY EMPLOYER YOU ARE DRIVING/LOGGING HOURS UNDER DOT.

Must be willing to work overtime.

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 (at least 2 years) forklift driver and currently has forklift certification or has been previously certified.
• SONOCO MUST BE THE ONLY EMPLOYER YOU ARE DRIVING/LOGGING HOURS UNDER DOT.
• 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.