CDL Driver

Smurfit-Westrock; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a driver to operate a tractor-trailer, deliver finished products, and ensure loads are secure and compliant with regulations. The role requires safely navigating routes, performing pre-trip checks, and maintaining accurate logs.

You will inspect loads, verify counts, prepare shipping documents, load and unload as needed, and keep the dock area clean and organized while adhering to safety standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL license for the state applied
• Speak, read, and comprehend English
• Good physical condition and ability to lift 25-50 lbs regularly

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer to deliver finished products to customers
• Inspect load in trailer to ensure proper loading and correct load
• Verify count while unloading and document discrepancies
• Submit shipping documents and signatures to shipping office
• Complete daily driver logs, timecards, and other required reports
• Perform pre- and post-trip checks (oil, water, tires, fuel)
• Keep the shipping warehouse and dock area clean and organized
• Follow DOT rules, safety guidelines, and company procedures

Skills

CDL license

English proficiency

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 Opportunity

Drive finished product, inspect load in trailer, verity count, operate semi-truck.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Frequently sitting for extended periods of time
• Safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer to deliver finished products to customers
• Load or assist in loading finished product in trailer
• Unload or assist in unloading finished product from trailer with a forklift, hand truck, or by hand
• Inspect load in trailer to ensure it is properly loaded and it is the correct load before leaving
• Verify count while truck is being unloaded, as allowed by customers
• Operate semi-truck with trailer according to state laws
• Transport load by required route to proper destination while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations
• Chock rear wheels of truck or trailer before loading or unloading takes place
• Remove chocks before driving away from loading/unloading destination
• Obtain shipping bill of lading and necessary signatures and return completed paperwork to shipping office
• Complete daily timecard, driver logs, and all other work reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Remove empty pallets from trailer and place in proper storage location
• Perform daily services such as - checking the oil level, water level, fuel, and air in tires
• Report any maintenance items to supervision immediately
• Assist in keeping the shipping warehouse and outside dock area clean and organized.
• Clean assigned vehicle daily
• Accurately maintain required driver’s logs and other appropriate
• Department of Transportation paperwork
• Use proper lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending techniques.
• Perform each task in a manner which prevents bodily injury, equipment, and product damage
• Observe all safety and health guidelines
• Other duties may be assigned by supervision
• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SWR employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.

What you need to succeed:

• Must be able to work any shift, weekends and overtime
• High school diploma or G.E.D. is strongly preferred
• Speak, read, and comprehend English
• Write legibly in English
• Good physical condition, i.e. able to lift 25-50# on a consistent basis
• Must have a valid CDL license for the state applied
• Must meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements
• Must pass substance abuse screening according to company policy
• Requires a high degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of a tractor-trailer and in the prevention of damage to materials and equipment

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.