Commercial Driver

Smurfit Westrock; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Class A Commercial Driver in Fort Mill, SC. You will drive a company tractor-trailer to deliver products to customers, unload with pallet jack, and place palletized goods inside locations. Expect 4–10 stops per route and adherence to DOT and safety requirements.

Home every night with a Mon-Fri shift from 5am to 7am start. Routes are typically under 150 miles round trip but may extend depending on DC location.

Qualifications

• General English fluency required, verbal and written.
• Customer-facing role experience is a plus.
• Basic computer literacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor and trailer for product delivery.
• Perform vehicle inspections as required.
• Use ELD and log activity; ensure on-time delivery.
• Follow DOT/OSHA safety rules and company program.

Skills

General English fluency

Customer facing

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric Pallet Jack

Offload Driver Assist 80/20

ELD / mobile apps

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Class A Commercial Driver position involves driving a company tractor and trailer to deliver products to our customers. Driver routes will typically be 4-10 stops per route, will require the driver to unload via lift gate with pallet jack, and transport/place palletized products inside the customers’ location. Drivers will be expected to use ELD and log all activity and follow all state and federal regulations. Routes are generally <150 miles round trip but could be longer including interstate depending on DC location.

Shift: Mon-Fri, 5am –7am start time, with an avg of 10-hr days, home every night

Location: Fort Mill, SC 29708

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Safely operates tractor and trailer for the delivery of products and materials.
• Perform vehicle inspections as required.
• Operate mobile apps on the phone for ELD and proof of 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.

What you need to succeed:

• Current CDL Class A license
• No preventable motor vehicle violations within the last 12 months
• Current medical certification card.
• One or more years’ experience driving a tractor trailer.
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written
• Basic computer literacy preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer literacy preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Offload Driver Assist 80/20
• Electric Pallet Jack
• Customer Facing

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 job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform job duties in severe weather conditions: heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Sit and drive for up to 10 hours of time without assistance.
• Lift 50 pounds repeatedly and without assistance or equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

What we offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

Benefits include:

• Medical w/ HSA
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.