CDL-A Route Truck Driver - Recycling Materials (4:30a-1p)

International Paper; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper is hiring a Truck Driver 4 in Norwalk, CA. The role operates on a 4:30 am – 1:00 pm schedule, Monday through Friday, with a focus on safely collecting recyclable materials from commercial customers along designated routes.

You will train new drivers, perform daily vehicle inspections, and coordinate with dispatch to adapt to route changes while meeting safety and quality standards. A valid CDL and DOT medical card are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL (REQUIRED).
• Ability to operate a manual transmission.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have 2 years of verifiable Class A driving experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Current DOT Medical card.
• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned vehicle along a designated route collecting recyclable materials from commercial customers in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local laws and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT) regulations.
• Assist with training process for new drivers.
• Complete daily pre/post trip inspections, reporting any safety concerns.
• Attend daily safety-tool box 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.
• Drive as needed to cover team vacations and/or illness.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Class A CDL

Manual transmission

21 years old

2 years driving experience

US work authorization

Clean MVR

DOT Medical card

Air Brakes Endorsement

Drug screen & background

Customer service

Time management

Team player

Job description

International Paper is hiring a Truck Driver 4 in Norwalk, CA. The role operates on a 4:30 am – 1:00 pm schedule, Monday through Friday, with a focus on safely collecting recyclable materials from commercial customers along designated routes.

You will train new drivers, perform daily vehicle inspections, and coordinate with dispatch to adapt to route changes while meeting safety and quality standards. A valid CDL and DOT medical card are required.