Commercial Driver

Smurfit Westrock•Flint, MI

7d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Driver is responsible for operating a switch truck to safely and efficiently move tractor-trailers throughout the yard. This role involves loading, unloading, and transporting trailers between docks, staging areas, and designated yard locations while ensuring compliance with all safety procedures and operational requirements. The Commercial Driver plays a critical role in supporting efficient warehouse and transportation operations by maintaining the timely flow of trailers and freight.

Requirements

Forklift experience and certification
Current CDL Class A license
No preventable motor vehicle violations within last 12 months
Current medical certification card.
One or more years’ experience driving a tractor trailer.
General fluency in English required, verbal and written
Occasionally may be required to fuel offsite
The ability and willingness to communicate via 2-way radio.
Ability and willingness to follow strict safety procedures, including manually chocking wheels, locking out trailers, and properly positioning trailer jack stands.

Nice To Haves

One or more years’ experience as a warehouse operator preferred.
Basic computer literacy preferred

Responsibilities

Primarily assist with warehouse operator duties and responsibilities by transferring materials, unloading, processing, loading and storage areas.
Move outgoing products using hand trucks, forklifts, or other material handling equipment, in accordance with all safety policies, to loading dock.
Perform Commercial Driver duties when necessary
Receive, sort and place incoming products in appropriate warehouse location.
Record amounts of material shipped or received in Victory computer system.
Mark materials and product with Victory inventory codes.
Always organize the warehouse for cleanliness and safety.
Sweep, mop and perform other routine maintenance.
Safely operates tractor and trailer for the delivery of products and materials.
Perform vehicle inspections as required.
Operate mobile apps on 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 hand trucks.