Truck Driver 3

About the role

The successful candidate will operate assigned vehicles to collect recyclable materials from commercial customers while adhering to company, federal, state, and local laws, as well as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned vehicle along a designated route collecting recyclable materials from commercial customers
• Complete daily pre/post trip inspections, reporting any safety concerns
• Attend daily safety-toolbox meetings
• Obtain daily work schedule, BOL's
• Courteously interact with customers and dispatcher to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain communication throughout the day with dispatcher accommodating route changes as needed
• Ensure all pick-up, delivery and vehicle condition reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to plant housekeeping standards, including cleaning and trash removal from cab of truck
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL (Required)
• Ability to operate a manual transmission
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have 1 year of verifiable driving experience
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Current DOT Medical card
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and criminal background check
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Pride in reliability and working with a team
• Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to changes as needed
• Comfortable backing, maneuvering and parking a tractor trailer
• Knowledgeable of proper methods of loading and unloading trucks safely, securing loads on trucks
• Must be able to drive in a wide range of environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, hot weather, etc.
• On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected
• Ability to operate/monitor the following equipment: 48ft and 53ft Semi-Rig, Box Van/Bobtail Trailers, Truck Trailer Forklift Unit (TTFU), Bale Trucks

Skills

• Valid Class A CDL
• Manual transmission operation ability
• Age 21 or older
• One year of driving experience
• Authorized to work in the US
• Clean MVR
• DOT Medical card
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and criminal background check
• Customer service and communication skills
• Time management skills
• Reliability and teamwork
• Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to changes
• Backing, maneuvering and parking a tractor trailer
• Safe and secure loading and unloading of trucks
• Ability to operate/monitor specified equipment

Benefits

• Health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• 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 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience

We promote employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.