Commercial Driver

About the Role

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

The Class A Commercial Driver position involves driving a company tractor and trailer to deliver products to our customers. Driver routes will typically be 4-10 stops per route, will require the driver to unload via lift gate with pallet jack, and transport/place palletized products inside the customers’ location. Routes are generally <150 miles round trip but could be longer, including interstate, depending on DC location.

Shift: Mon-Fri, 5am – 7am start time, with an avg of 10-hr days, home every night
Pay Rate: $30 - $35/hour (dependent on experience)
Location: Auburn, WA 98001

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, 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 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.

Work Environment

The work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

What We Offer

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

Benefits

• Medical w/ 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

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.