CDL Driver

Smurfit Westrock•Knoxville, TN

50d

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Career Opportunity Responsible for safely transporting raw materials and finished good from customer locations to plant, or from plant to paper mill. Required to comply with all DOT regulations. Required to perform inspections on trucks and trailers and maintain accurate paperwork. Assist in loading and unloading of truck or trailer. Tractor trailer, box truck, and roll-off truck runs may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) required.
Clean driving record with no moving violations.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.
Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles and/ or trailers.
Alert, focused and detail oriented.
Physically and mentally fit.
Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, directions and routing assignments.
Must have the ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
Flatbed cargo securement may be required.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
Must be able to maintain good attendance.
Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Compliance with WestRock safety rules.
Compliance with DOT regulations.
Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of your assigned vehicle and report any needed repairs to your supervisor.
Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, check fluids, check tire pressures).
Efficiently follow assigned daily pickup and drop off schedule.
Maintain accurate and legible paperwork for daily pickups and drop offs to include customer/ mill, truck and/ or trailer numbers, tare weight, gross weight and grade being transported.
Ensure contents are secure in or on the truck or trailer prior to transporting.
Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/ road conditions.
Assist in the loading or unloading of your truck if required.
Perform other job duties as needed.
Make safety a priority at all times.