CDL Driver - Recycle Mill

Smurfit Westrock; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Arlington, TX is seeking a professional CDL driver to safely move raw materials and finished goods between customer locations, plants, and paper mills, complying with DOT regulations.

You will perform vehicle inspections, manage paperwork, load/unload as needed, follow schedules, and maintain safety as a priority, with overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• CDL required.
• Valid license, clean driving record.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Experience driving large/heavy vehicles.
• Able to read safety rules and procedures.
• Forklift and pallet jack operation capability.
• Overtime and good attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety rules.
• Comply with DOT regulations.
• Operate assigned vehicle safely.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain vehicle and refuel.
• Follow daily pickup/drop-off schedule.
• Maintain accurate paperwork (truck/trailer weight, tare weight, gross weight).
• Ensure contents secured for transport.
• Follow traffic laws and weather/road conditions.
• Assist in loading/unloading as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Make safety a priority.

Skills

CDL required

Clean driving record

Background check

Drug screen

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Heavy vehicle driving

Safety awareness

Overtime willing

Good attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Description & Requirements

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.

GENERAL PURPOSE

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is strongly preferred.
• 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.