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