Commercial Driver

Smurfit Westrock Company; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 60,320 - 62,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Jessup, MD is hiring a Class A commercial driver to deliver palletized products to customers. Expect routes with 4–10 stops, lift-gate unloading, and pallet jack handling. Shifts are Mon-Fri, early start with 10-hour days, home every night.

Pay rate is $29–$30 per hour. Overtime applies over 8 hours. CDL A, clean MV history, medical card, and HS diploma required; 1+ year driving experience preferred. ELD usage and DOT compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL Class A license.
• No preventable motor vehicle violations in the last 12 months.
• Current medical certification card.
• One or more years of tractor-trailer driving experience.
• General fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor and trailer to deliver products.
• Perform vehicle inspections as required.
• Use mobile apps for ELD and proof of delivery.
• Follow DOT, OSHA and company safety rules.
• Ensure orders delivered in good condition and complete.
• Communicate with operations about customer concerns.

Skills

CDL Class A

English fluency

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric Pallet Jack

ELD / Proof of Delivery apps

Driver Assist 80/20

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.

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