Class A Commercial Driver

About the role

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging, dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, the company is committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where it operates.

The Class A Commercial Driver position involves driving a company tractor and trailer to deliver products to customers. Driver routes typically include 4–10 stops per route, require the driver to unload via lift gate with pallet jack, and transport/place palletized products inside the customers’ location. Drivers use ELD and log all activity while following all state and federal regulations. Routes are generally under 150 miles round trip but could be longer including interstate depending on DC location.

Location: Dayton, NJ 08810

Responsibilities

• Safely operates tractor and trailer for the delivery of products and materials
• Perform vehicle inspections as required
• Operate mobile apps on the phone for ELD and proof of delivery
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery
• Follow all safety rules for equipment and material handling as required by DOT, OSHA and Company safety program
• Ensure all orders are delivered in good condition and in full as per the bill of lading
• Communicate effectively with operations staff about customer concerns
• Utilize material handling equipment, such as hand trucks

Requirements

• Current CDL Class A license
• No preventable motor vehicle violations within the last 12 months
• Current medical certification card
• One or more years’ experience driving a tractor trailer
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written
• Basic computer literacy preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Physical Demands

• Perform job duties in severe weather conditions: heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Sit and drive for up to 10 hours of time without assistance
• Lift 50 pounds repeatedly and without assistance or equipment
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment is usually moderate to noisy. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

$34.50 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 5:00 am – 7:00 am start time, with an average of 10‑hour days; home every night.

Benefits

• Medical with HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities. A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.