Truck Driver 1

International Paper Company; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Education & Development assistance

Job summary

International Paper Company is looking for a Full-Time driver to safely operate a vehicle collecting recyclable materials in Kent, Washington. The role requires a Valid Class B CDL and experience driving a Box Van in various environmental conditions.

Benefits include a comprehensive health package, retirement plans, paid vacation, and tuition assistance. Ideal candidates are reliable, have a strong commitment to safety, and are flexible to adapt to changes.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have 6 months - 1 year of verifiable driving experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to read, speak and write enough English.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned vehicle collecting recyclable materials.
• Complete daily pre/post trip inspections.
• Interact courteously with customers and dispatcher.
• Maintain communication with dispatcher throughout the day.
• Ensure accurate completion of reports.

Skills

Valid Class B CDL

Ability to operate a manual transmission

Strong customer service and communication skills

Flexibility to work overtime

Clean Motor Vehicle Report

Job description

Category / Shift

Hourly Full‑Time Mon‑Fri, 4am to 12:30pm

Physical Location

1225 6th Avenue N, Kent, WA 98032

The Job You Will Perform

Safely operate assigned vehicle along a designated route collecting recyclable materials from commercial customers in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local laws and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT) regulations.

• Complete daily pre/post trip inspections, reporting any safety concerns.
• Attend daily safety‑tool box meetings.
• Courteously interact with customers and dispatcher to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain communication throughout the day with dispatcher accommodating route changes as needed.
• Ensure all pick‑up, delivery and vehicle condition reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to plant housekeeping standards, including cleaning and trash removal from cab of truck.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Skills You Will Bring

• Valid Class B CDL (REQUIRED).
• Ability to operate a manual transmission.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have 6 months – 1 year of verifiable driving experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to read, speak and write enough English to converse with the general public, read signs and signals, respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Current DOT Medical card.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and criminal background check.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Pride in reliability and working with a team.
• Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to changes as needed.
• Comfortable backing, maneuvering and parking a Box Van vehicle.
• Must be familiar with cargo loading procedures to assure proper distribution, location and security.
• Must be able to drive in a wide range of environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, hot weather, etc.
• On‑the‑job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected.
• Ability to operate/monitor the following equipment: Box Van.

Benefits

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short‑term and Long‑Term Disability, 401(k), Company‑funded retirement contributions, Tuition Assistance, 1 week of Paid Vacation after a year (may take 1 week after 6 months) and 11 Paid Holidays per year, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.