CDL Driver

Smurfit-Westrock; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a CDL professional to safely transport materials between customer sites and the plant or mill. You will perform inspections, maintain paperwork, and assist with loading and unloading as needed.

The role requires a valid CDL, a clean driving record, and the ability to meet DOT regulations. You will work to support efficient routes, readiness for overtime, and strict adherence to safety standards.

Formación

• CDL required and valid.
• Experience driving large vehicles and trailers.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety rules.
• Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack.

Responsabilidades

• Safely transport raw materials and finished goods to/from plant or mill.
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report repairs.
• Load and unload cargo as needed and assist with mounting/dismounting.
• Maintain accurate paperwork including orders, weights, and trailer numbers.
• Follow daily pickup/drop-off schedules and route efficiently.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance and cleanliness; refuel and check fluids.

Conocimientos

CDL

Truck driving

Safety awareness

DOT regulations

Pre-trip inspection

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Overtime willingness

Physical fitness

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• 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.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is strongly preferred.
• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) required.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year equivalent driving experience
• 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.

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.