Commercial Driver

Westrock Company, Inc.; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

Mental Health

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Jessup, MD is hiring a Class A CDL driver to operate a company tractor and trailer, delivering palletized products with up to 150 miles per route. You will unload with a lift gate and pallet jack, log activity with ELD, and comply with DOT and safety rules.

Shifts are Mon–Fri, 5am–7am start, about 10 hours per day, home every night. Candidates need a valid CDL A, current medical card, 1+ year tractor-trailer experience, English fluency, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required.
• No preventable MV violations in last 12 months.
• Current medical certification card.
• 1+ year tractor-trailer experience.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Basic computer literacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates tractor and trailer to deliver products.
• Perform vehicle inspections as required.
• Use ELD to log activity and follow DOT regulations.
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery.
• Unload pallets using lift gate and pallet jack.
• Ensure orders delivered in good condition and on time.
• Communicate with operations about customer concerns.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A

Safe driving

English fluency

Computer literacy

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ELD

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

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.
• Provide outstanding customer service during 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 of this job.

• 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.

Work Environment

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 of this job.

• 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
• Dental Vision
• 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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