Commercial Driver

Smurfit Westrock plc; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 39,950 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is hiring a Class A Commercial Driver for routes primarily in Jessup, MD. Responsibilities include driving a company tractor and trailer, making deliveries, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a valid CDL Class A license and at least one year of experience driving a tractor trailer.

Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation time. The company values integrity, respect, and accountability, fostering a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Perform vehicle inspections as required.
• Follow all safety rules for equipment and material handling.
• Ensure all orders are delivered in good condition and in full.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor and trailer for product delivery.
• Communicate effectively with operations staff.
• Utilize material handling equipment.

Skills

Current CDL Class A license

No preventable motor vehicle violations within the last 12 months

General fluency in English

Basic computer literacy

Experience driving a tractor trailer

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric Pallet Jack

Hand trucks

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 avg 10-hr days, home every night

(anything over 8hrs/day is overtime)

Pay Rate

$29-$30/hr

Location

Jessup, MD 20794

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.

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