CDL Driver

About the role

Truck Drivers must possess a commercial driver’s license and current DOT medical card and be trained in safe driving best practices. Drivers will be responsible for daily customer deliveries and may assist with loading and unloading their vehicle and are responsible for ensuring the product is secure and delivered in a timely manner. Must comply and support all applicable GMP’s, Site Security, and Food Packaging Defense requirements that are referenced in the facilities of GFSI food packaging safety program.

Responsibilities

• Keep all DOT daily logs and fuel records accurate and current.
• Make sure all deliveries are on time.
• Inspect tractor and trailer & keep trailers clean & swept out.
• Provide updates to Shipping/Customer Service on deliveries as needed.
• Stretch wraps products.
• Ensure all loads are strapped and properly secured.
• Operates fork Truck Move around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials.
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight schedules.
• Ensures all units are recorded on proper paperwork.
• Fills out pre-inspection forms.
• Inspects bales for damage.

Requirements

• Five (5) years previous driving experience.
• Strong knowledge of safety and DOT regulations.
• Clean driving record and licenses.
• Agree to annual driving records checks.
• Physically fit and willing to submit to medical exam every two years.
• Hand-eye coordination to coordinate hands, legs and eyes to maintain a fast reaction time.
• Visual and hearing acuity, in accordance with federal regulations which mandates drivers are required to hear a forced whisper at 5 feet, have at least 20/40 vision, a 70-degree field of vision and the ability to distinguish the color of traffic lights.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of safety and DOT regulations.
• Physical fitness and willingness to submit to medical exams.
• Hand-eye coordination and visual/hearing acuity.

Benefits

• Health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
• Leadership training, promotional opportunities.

About Us

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. The Career You Will Build Leadership training, promotional opportunities. The Impact You Will Make We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.